Dr Kosmas Vlachos discusses some of the ELT pillars related to Research, Young Learners, CLIL, Intercultural Understanding, and Technology
Dr Kosmas Vlachos is an Associate Lecturer at the Department of English Language and Literature of the National and Kapodistrian…... Read more.
Q is for Questions
What is the most common question asked in the English language classroom? “Do you understand?”! And although I’ve been teaching…... Read more.
October 2023
Teaching Grammar: Is it necessary? The current issue of ELT NEWS is focusing on Teaching Grammar. Grammar instruction has a…... Read more.
Make exam preparation a more useful experience for learners’ language development
For many teachers, language assessment is seen as a necessary evil. Testing, evaluation and feedback are the core of what…... Read more.
Exams!
Exams! The word itself is not particularly appealing to anyone. To students, they may think (and I emphasize 'think,' as…... Read more.
Teacher well-being, a catalyst for student thriving
Well-being – "ευ ζην" or "good living" in ancient Greek – has traditionally been a matter of intense interest…... Read more.
Exam Practice Papers As A Learning Tool
Are you planning to prepare your class for high-stakes exams in the upcoming academic year? In this article, we…... Read more.
Successful Test Preparation and Effective Classroom Practices
Any test preparation demands a specific knowhow, effective strategies, useful techniques, well-organized and on-time implemented planning, test anxiety manag... Read more.
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…... Read more.
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&he... Read more.