Category: ELT Newsletter

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | June 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] As a fan of boxing, it’s easy to compare the world of education to this fascinating sport. Educators, regardless of their role, have ringside seats to a main event focused on transforming education. There are always competing initiatives (going toe-to-toe), which can be difficult… Continue reading 5 Muhammad Ali Quotes Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom (Edutopia)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | June 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] This year, I’m retiring from coaching my middle school’s award-winning speech and debate team. It has been an amazing 12 years of laughter, tears, frustration, and pride. I look back at my students, at both those who have won trophies at the state and national… Continue reading Teachers: Move On Before You Burn Out (Edutopia)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | June 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Of course, teachers know correct grammar rules, but it’s one thing to know them, and another thing to effectively teach them, and transmit them so that students not only understand the rules, but also apply them correctly. In my experience, grammar shouldn’t be taught… Continue reading 5 New Fun Ways to Teach Grammar to ESL Students (BusyTeacher)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | June 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Writing a lesson plan will ensure that you are prepared for your class and will make it run more smoothly. It is important to break the material up into several sections and choose activities suitable for each. Knowing approximately how much time an activity… Continue reading How to Write a Lesson Plan (BusyTeacher)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 11 | June 27, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] Tony Prince says, “Opening digression – Problems and solutions Often what we see as a problem in the environment, actually has its roots in ourselves. ‘I keep getting interrupted when I’m trying to work.’ Well maybe that’s because you’re afraid to say no when someone… Continue reading A Framework for Communicative Speaking (OUP ELT Blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 10 | June 20, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] It seemed boring and often pointless, and I figured there were better activities for my limited class time. But when I decided to give dictation a chance, I found out there are lots of ways to make it fun, interactive, and purposeful for ESL students.… Continue reading Don’t Ditch Dictation (BusyTeacher)

[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 10 | June 20, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] People love movies. The movie business is proof that a good movie can make a huge impact on both society and individuals. That’s also true for your classroom. Movies can make learning great. I’m sure you’ve attended or taught classes that used movies as a… Continue reading Bring Cinema into Your Classroom (BusyTeacher)