How Long Does It Take to Reach C1 and C2 Levels?
In general, it takes at least 18 years for a native speaker to reach C1 level in their own…
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Test Anxiety and Well-being of ELT Students: Acknowledging the Impact of Test Anxiety on Students and Discussing Strategies to Mitigate it
English Language Teaching (ELT) involves rigorous evaluation through tests and examinations. Consequently, test anxiety has been observed to significantly…
The Greatest Exam Heist
Is it called cheating if you’re not caught? “Please turn off your cell phones and be seated,” I patiently…
Teacher of the Year Giota Kotsoni shares insights about her extensive educational journey
Teacher of the Year Giota Kotsoni shares insights about her extensive educational journey Giota Kotsoni is a teacher of English,…
How Was Your Weekend?
In defence of a simple four-word question I once read a blog post that claimed that asking students about…
The Significance Of Evidence-Based Approaches In TEFL And The Development Of Quality EFL Books
Introduction EFL professionals have a significant impact on facilitating the development of English language proficiency among learners. It is imperative…
Unleash the Drama: 8 Engaging Games and Activities to Bring the Summer Adventures into the Classroom
As the summer break draws to a close, it’s time to welcome our students back to our classrooms with excitement…
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE?
I remember when I first started reading ‘The 10 Principles Behind Great Customer Experiences’ by Matt Watkinson. I was…
P is for the 3 Ps
The 3 Ps (present, practise, produce) describe the ingredients of course and lesson design that are common to most EFL…
September 2023
Language and the big decisions in life Have you ever taken a test? I suspect that you have. But I…