Thought-provoking articles and classroom ideas for English teachers who never stop learning.
In this month’s blog post, Richard Moon shows us how to use some of the free teacher resources in our Go Beyond ELT hub and develop them into mini-projects with a focus on sustainability. Use your students’ natural curiosity about the world around them to improve their English.
Read this postTeenagers are often labelled as defiant, rebellious, and out of control. However, teens are also thoughtful, curious, and energetic, and if we can position ourselves as their ally and guide, teaching them can be a rewarding experience.
Read this postThis month on the blog, Chris Roland shares some pointers for motivating students to improve their writing. With a few straightforward steps, you'll have your students engaged in the writing process in no time.
Read this postOften it is culture which first attracts students to learning a language. Students often enjoy travelling to different countries, reading foreign books or watching foreign films and series. Teaching about culture can be key to engaging your students and helping them to make progress. In his latest post, Nathan Whittle explains how to maximise this opportunity.
Read this postEvery now and again it's good to be reminded of classroom tools that stand the test of time yet have maybe fallen into disuse in your teaching. Realia are one such tool. Rediscover the power of using objects in the classroom with Nick Franklin!
Read this postIn his third and final blog post on this topic, Lindsay Clandfield switches his focus to your students. How can we teach them to give good instructions? Featuring 5 great activities to try in class.
Read this postIn his second post on the essential skill of giving clear instructions, Lindsay Clandfield looks beyond the teaching world for inspiration.
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