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.
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10 ways to use photos in your classroom
Photos are a great tool for teaching or revising language. You can do so much with them: practise grammar, revise vocabulary, or simply have some… Read More »10 ways to use photos in your classroom
How to teach functional language + ideas for activities.
Functional language is probably the most important part of teaching English. It’s what your students need for everyday communication: buying products, ordering food, asking for… Read More »How to teach functional language + ideas for activities.
What are Lesson Starters? A bit of history and FAQ.
Plan your lessons faster, and never run out of ideas again! Lesson Starters is our bestselling material (read on to find out why), but we… Read More »What are Lesson Starters? A bit of history and FAQ.
How to teach teenagers.
Teaching teens can be a real challenge especially if you think about their mood swings, sulks or eye rolls. But it is also very refreshing,… Read More »How to teach teenagers.
What’s a good role-play activity?
Role plays are one of the most effective ways of practising functional language. Unfortunately, not all students love them as much as teachers do. Let’s… Read More »What’s a good role-play activity?
Why should you use warmers?
Warmers – a teacher’s best friend or a waste of time? We believe it’s a great tool, and here’s why: #1 By using warmers which… Read More »Why should you use warmers?
Make teens talk in your English classes.
Working with teenagers is definitely rewarding and fun! But when it comes to conversations, things may be a little different. For example, like this: we… Read More »Make teens talk in your English classes.
7 ideas for practising future tenses in speaking.
How to practise future tenses in conversation so that it’s fun, but most of all effective and practical? Read on to check out our 7… Read More »7 ideas for practising future tenses in speaking.
Practising speaking at elementary levels.
Is it difficult to practise speaking at the elementary level? We don’t think so! Check out our tips and ideas on practising speaking at the… Read More »Practising speaking at elementary levels.