Why the letter “w” is silent in the word “answer”
An excerpt from The Inside Story on English Spelling by Paquita Boston explains that the silent “w” in answer is…
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Tips for Effective Classroom Management
When the classroom door closes, only the teacher knows what happens inside. They bear the responsibility of delivering lessons effectively…
The Power of Stories and Non-Linear Narratives
Why do we like stories?Stories captivate us for a variety of reasons, engaging cognitive, emotional, social, and cultural dimensions. They…
Blame the Greeks…
‘X’ is pronounced differently at the beginning and in the middle/end of words, why? Blame the Greeks… There really is…
Feeding Student Engagement
Part one of this article highlighted the importance of combining interactive activities with learner-centered approaches to capture students’ interest and…
How We Learn
We can’t help learning. Our brain weighs only 1 ½ kilos, but it consumes ten times more energy than the…
What Good ELT Teachers Do: Strategies and Practices for Effective English Language Teaching
English Language Teaching (ELT) is a specialized field that requires a unique set of skills and qualities. Good ELT teachers…
Parental Involvement in ESL: The Challenges
I grew up in a middle-class family in a small city. Although my dad was not a PhD holder, he…
Feeding Student Engagement
Getting students engaged in classwork in the age of omnipotent and ubiquitous technology is challenging. Learning nowadays happens in diverse…
ELT and DigitalNatives in an Era of Continuing Social Challenges
Emerging at the beginning of our century, the fourth industrial revolution that is unfolding has democratized access to information but…