Public speaking is an essential skill for learners. At some point in their lives, students will need to speak in front of an audience – whether that’s giving a presentation in class, or to peers and colleagues in the workplace.
However, many students experience significant anxiety when faced with the prospect of speaking in front of others – and understandably so!
As teachers, we can implement a variety of strategies to...
As the world continues to face growing environmental challenges, the concept of sustainability has become increasingly significant in all areas of life, including in the classroom. Sustainability refers to meeting our current needs without compromising the planet for future generations.
In the context of the English language classroom, this means adopting practices that minimise environmental impact while promoting awareness of global issues. Our practices should align with the UN Sustainable...
There are many terms to talk about English language learning; ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), ELL (English Language Learning) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) are just some examples. However, many language learners don’t fall into any of these categories. They’re not just learning English, but perhaps they’re learning (and speaking) multiple languages at the same time. For example, a student studying English at a language school...
Accents are the soul of a language; they carry the history and culture of its people.
- Unknown
If I ask you to think about your...
Public speaking is an essential skill for learners. At some point in their lives, students will need to speak in front of an audience...
As an English language teacher, you might reach a point in your teaching career where you're feeling comfortable and confident in the classroom, but...
Writing tasks in lessons often focus on exam preparation or writing full-length texts. However, there are many other ways to make writing lessons engaging,...
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