Building Vocabulary: Formative Assessment Techniques to Enhance the Lexical Skills of Upper-Intermediate EFL Students
In this time and era, where time is of essence, it is quite common for EFL educators to take advantage…
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Art: A Creative Approach to Language Learning
Art and its various forms, play a very important role when it comes to language teaching and more specifically to…
The success of using Educational Drama in the ELT Classroom
I started introducing drama activities into my ELT classroom many years ago with my Very Young Learners (VYL) and Young…
Unlocking Language Through Drama: The Transformative Power of Theatrical Education in ELT Classrooms
At Diada School of Foreign Languages we firmly believe in the transformative power of drama in language education. By introducing…
Teaching Through Drama
“Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! Ahoy, Me Hearties! All Hands on Deck!” says the teacher with a black eye-patch, a feathered hat and a…
From Page to Stage in Young Learners’ Classrooms: A Technique to Encourage Creativity and Learner Autonomy
During the academic year, students and teachers often seek something different—something more challenging and engaging than the usual EFL course.…
Teaching Young Learners through Art in the EFL Classroom: The Mini Little Chatterbox Method
In an era dominated by technology, digital equipment, and, most recently, AI tools, educators face numerous choices daily. Let’s be…
Teaching Geometry through Art to Improve English Language Skills
In an increasingly globalized educational landscape, educators are continually exploring strategies for ESL learners to master academic subjects while enhancing…
Literacy Development through Arts and Crafts: A Project with Year 2 Learners Based on Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
Integrating arts into the school curriculum aims to create cross-thematic links with other subjects. Despite the limited time allocated to…
Implementing Literature Circle: A Fun and Learner-Centered Approach
Literature extends beyond ‘the classics.’ Incorporating it as a resource in language learning can be highly motivating and effective for…