T is for Testing
There are many different kinds of test which may be given for different reasons: Placement Tests Given before courses start…
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Embracing a New Year of Opportunities in ELT As we usher in the dawn of a new year, it is…
Christmas
The word ‘Christmas’ has its origins in the Christian religious tradition and can be traced back to Old English and…
‘A’ is for accent (2)
We have initiated a column run by Robin Walker, teacher, teacher trainer and an expert in pronunciation. Robin maintained a…
Word Stories: tenere
Etymology works in two directions. You can take a word in modern English and work backwards to its roots, as…
From Good to Exceptional: Top Teaching Strategies
Introduction One question that captures the attention of every educator is, “What constitutes a good teaching strategy?” Unfortunately, there’s no…
Using an AI Meeting Summary in a Conversation Class
If you’re a Zoom teacher, you may have noticed a new function of late: the ability to receive an AI…
LIMITING PASSIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT WORK
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, goes the saying and I would add that a project a month…
Fostering Gratitude in Young Learners: From Entitled to Appreciative
As educators, our role goes beyond imparting academic knowledge; we are entrusted with shaping the character and values of our…
ELT’s next day: Tech, Tradition and the Unexpected
Language teaching is changing, blending old ways with new tricks. I believe that in the years to come, ELT will…