Elements of Successful Mixed-Ability Courses
The calls and duties of teachers are many; diverse, multifold, and demanding. The practice of teaching English grows so…
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A Numbers Game
There are clearly myriad factors that influence classroom dynamics. It struck me recently, however, that the simple fact of…
How the Pandemic Helped Me Become a Better Teacher
Covid-19 was no doubt a stressful time for teachers. I myself suffered my first ever migraine; a result, I believe,…
Why should I care about my students? Why should I care about my colleagues? It’s just a job!
“Empathy is a choice, and a vulnerable choice because in order to connect with you, I have to connect with…
Simple ways to find out more about your learners’ progress
Monitoring learner progress throughout the course can be a useful source of information for the teacher. Even though we tend…
Teacher research: Giving students roles to help develop their identities
Throughout my long career I have been committed to two fundamental goals: the professional development of my teachers and using…
Getting to know Computer Adaptive Testing and the LanguageCert Test of English (LTE) Listening & Reading
Introduction Over the last 30 years or so, computers have had quite an impact on language testing. As regards Computer…
Learning by Heart – a Plea for Poetry
Learning by Heart – a Plea for Poetry A strange expression that. A very guilty one as well. The “by…
Choose the right graded readers for your course
Research shows that the more students read in English, the more proficient they become. Reading can significantly improve students’ level…
Going materials-light
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” ― Jack Kerouac If I need a series…