8 rules for a good discussion activity.
If you’ve ever done an activity in which students had to discuss something, you’ve probably come across an issue or two. Maybe they didn’t want… Read More »8 rules for a good discussion activity.
Teaching Tips
5 rules for teaching adults.
If you’re new to teaching adults, it might seem scary. I’ve been teaching adults for the last 15 years, and over the years I have… Read More »5 rules for teaching adults.
6 rules for effective lessons.
With so many new teaching methods, educational trends and applications, we might get a bit overwhelmed. It’s difficult to choose the right way of teaching… Read More »6 rules for effective lessons.
Student DIY – get your students to do some of the work for you.
Teaching isn’t only about running lessons, we all know this. A lot goes on behind the scenes: preparing materials, planning lessons, preparing games, revision activities,… Read More »Student DIY – get your students to do some of the work for you.
Teach your students to ask good questions.
We teach our students to make presentations, to answer discussion questions, to describe pictures, but sometimes we forget to practise asking questions. And it’s an essential… Read More »Teach your students to ask good questions.
How to build rapport with your students.
Before you whip out those worksheets and start ticking off the items on your lesson plan, take a minute to check how your students are… Read More »How to build rapport with your students.
Get your essentials ready.
With September just around the corner, it might be a good time to start organising your toolbox. This time we’re focusing on less is more… Read More »Get your essentials ready.
A scaffolding technique for EFL role-playing activities.
Role plays are a perfect way to practise functional language and communication skills. However, not all students like them. Some can role play for hours… Read More »A scaffolding technique for EFL role-playing activities.
Get the most out of EFL role plays.
Role plays are one of our favourite EFL activities. They allow students to practise communication, they’re fun and quick to set up. In this article… Read More »Get the most out of EFL role plays.
A checklist for summer English courses.
Summer courses are very short and usually pretty intensive. It’s a good idea to have everything planned in advance. Here’s a checklist of things that… Read More »A checklist for summer English courses.