Dr Maria Diakou talks about Technology and Young Learners
Dr Maria Diakou is currently working as a Deputy Head for the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth and…
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A lesson from my students with learning difficulties
I am by no means an expert on learning difficulties, nor am I a rigid academic claiming that I can…
Turning a child with disruptive behaviour into a role model is a life changer
As teachers, we spend most of our professional lives putting our heart and soul into our lessons. However, when it…
T is for Testing
There are many different kinds of test which may be given for different reasons: Placement Tests Given before courses start…
January – February 2024
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…