Thought-provoking articles and classroom ideas for English teachers who never stop learning.
Last autumn, I sat in the staff room of a multilingual school in Valencia listening to two colleagues debate how to integrate ChatGPT into their language lessons. One argued that generative models could help learners practise conversation at home. The other worried translation tools might sap students’ motivation. Their exchange captures a broader shift: AI tools are no longer experimental curiosities; they are reshaping how we teach, learn and even think.
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When the school year draws to a close, marks frequently take center stage. Students, especially older ones, sit quietly bent over their final papers, projects are hastily wrapped up, and the countdown begins. But what if, instead of rushing toward the end, we paused to truly honour the journey we’ve taken with our learners?
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Discover innovative strategies to give young learners more opportunities to speak English in the classroom. From encouraging repetition and multiple answers, to letting students take control and understand what they are saying, this guide provides practical tips to enhance their language skills. Dive in and transform your teaching approach today!
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Reading is a superpower that unlocks almost everything in life, from tackling schoolwork to allowing us to escape and explore imaginary universes. Yet, here in Spain, our students' reading comprehension levels are struggling to keep up with the rest of Europe. Let’s take a look at what’s happening and how we as teachers can help to turn things around.
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In this article, Richard Moon shares some thoughts about using AI in the classroom and how he has been using it to engage learners and cut down on preparation time while also considering some of AIs drawbacks.
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Are you looking for a break from your regular lessons? The calendar is filled with important and quirky dates that are commemorated all around the world. These special days are a great opportunity to plan something different as well as educational for your class.
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Teenagers 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.
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