Vocabulary Building in English
Vocabulary is our language repertoire, words, phrases, chunks, idioms, lexical items in general acquired or learnt. Vocabulary acquisition is the…
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The Importance of Vocabulary Acquisition in Second Language Learning
As EFL learners, one of the most important aspects to focus on in order to improve their language proficiency is…
Vocabulary Builder in English
As an ESL teacher, I place significant emphasis on the importance of vocabulary teaching. For my students, mastering a rich…
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…
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…