Category: ELTWeekly

Scholars, educators, and literature enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for the English Literature Summit 2026, the fifth edition of this international conference hosted by the International Society for Educational Leadership (ISEL). Scheduled for February 13–14, 2026, the summit will be held online and brings together global voices to explore the theme “Teaching English… Continue reading English Literature Summit 2026, February 13-14 [Conference]

English Language Teaching: Theory, Research and Pedagogy is a comprehensive academic volume that brings together key ideas from theory, research, and classroom practice in the field of English language teaching (ELT). Published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG in 2025, this book is part of a larger series dedicated to advancing our understanding of how English… Continue reading Book Spotlight: English Language Teaching: Theory, Research and Pedagogy

Recently published in the MEXTESOL Journal, the research article “English Language Teaching and National Identity: Suggestions for Future Research” by Andrew Griffiths highlights an emerging area of inquiry in English language education: the relationship between a learner’s sense of national identity and their experiences learning English. What the Paper Is About While most English Language… Continue reading Research Spotlight: How National Identity Could Shape English Language Teaching

In this inspiring TEDx Talk, Roberto Guzman — an educator and language instructor — challenges traditional language teaching by introducing a revolutionary idea: you can teach English without “teaching English” in the conventional sense. Rather than emphasizing grammar rules and textbook drills, Guzman focuses on critical thinking, real communication, and meaningful use of language. Guzman… Continue reading Teaching English Without Teaching English [TED Talk]

In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, hosts Shé and Anna sit down with language educator Erin O’Byrne to explore the Lexical Approach — a powerful method in language teaching that emphasizes the importance of learning and using lexical chunks (groups of words that naturally go together) rather than isolated grammar rules. The conversation… Continue reading Unpacking the Lexical Approach [Podcast]

In this video, Using Generative AI to develop writing skills for secondary learners, the presenter explores how tools like ChatGPT and other AI technologies can be used by teachers and students to strengthen writing abilities in secondary school classrooms. The focus of the lesson is on using generative AI as a supportive educational tool —… Continue reading How Generative AI Can Help Students Develop Better Writing Skills [Video]