Learning through video games
Video games are increasingly starting to become more and more accepted, beyond their entertaining features. They are now used…
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Teaching is more than teaching kids how to read and write
Teaching is more than teaching kids how to read and write; It is about reaching clear to the heart of…
Teaching Grammar Without Teaching Grammar
“The past is always tense, the future perfect.” ― Zadie Smith It’s parents’ favorite worry. It’s a hot discussion topic at…
Substitution: two sides of the same coin
Substitution is such a common phenomenon in the teaching profession, that you are bound to be involved in it one…
Formative Assessment in Distance Learning
Schools are closed but schooling goes on, and it remains crucial that teachers find ways to see what students are…
A Teacher’s Springtime Quarantine
It is March again. Spring has officially arrived and the equinox is promising more sunlight and longer warmer days. After…
Tips for Virtual Teaching and Remote Learning
The current surge in distance learning will have long-term effects on education worldwide as districts implement and manage more digital…
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The hallmarks for designating students to the appropriate exam
TEFL professionals are admittedly presented with an ample range of examination selections. To be driven to the appropriate examination…
Dictation: Make it an interesting activity
Dictation is one of the oldest techniques known for both the teaching and testing of foreign languages. Stansfield (1985) dates…