Simple and fun ice-breaker activities are great for first lessons or lesson starters. They help students warm-up and get to[…]
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Reflections and ideas on teaching English oral presentation courses
Doing oral presentations can be an effective way to improve learner confidence, spoken fluency, and delivery. However, class sizes, time[…]
Read moreTen resources for improving your research presentations
Below are some links/downloads that can be useful as research presentation resources (for both teachers and students). While the links[…]
Read moreTen recommended TED Talks on language learning
Looking for tips on language learning? Or, looking for useful video resources for your classes? TED talks can not only[…]
Read moreChanging your classes to online?
Have to set up online content for your classes? Clearly, different classes will have different needs. Institutions will also likely[…]
Read moreEight free online tools for developing lesson resources
Trying to make original resources for your classes? This can be a very time-consuming process, but there are some free[…]
Read moreEight ideas for improving your role plays
How often do you use role plays in your lessons? They can be not only give learners authentic speaking practice,[…]
Read moreTen tips to get students reading more outside class
Trying to motivate your students to read more outside class? While there are numerous studies on the benefits of extensive[…]
Read moreHow can I explain things more clearly?
Ever had trouble explaining something? It can be very difficult, especially in another language. Being able to explain things clearly[…]
Read moreRecommended free online dictionaries (and apps)
I remember not so long ago when we had to carry these big heavy dictionaries around with us. Even when[…]
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