Improving Student-Led Discussions

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 10 | May 7, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] In a Socratic seminar, Socratic circle, fishbowl, or Harkness discussion, the primary goal is for students to engage in and sustain an academic discussion independent of the teacher. The benefits of student-led discussions are well documented—students learn to purposefully reference the text as… Continue reading Improving Student-Led Discussions

What’s in a chunk? Enhancing vocabulary learning in the EFL classroom

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 10 | May 7, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] * Published from Cambridge ELT Blog. In this article Marcin Lewandowski looks at processing and memorising data in chunks, to aid vocabulary learning in the EFL classroom. Let’s try a little experiment. Look at the following letters for a few seconds: R, O,… Continue reading What’s in a chunk? Enhancing vocabulary learning in the EFL classroom

Making reading fun: Using graded readers with young learners

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 10 | May 7, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] There is a famous saying by Dr. Seuss that says: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Anyone who has read a good book knows how  reading can transport… Continue reading Making reading fun: Using graded readers with young learners

Meditate your way to better teaching

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 10 | May 7, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] Can meditation and mindfulness really make us better teachers? Well the mounting evidence suggests yes! Regular meditation can improve your immune system, energy levels, lower blood pressure, and enhance your sleep. And don’t forget its power to reduce feelings of anxiety or depression!… Continue reading Meditate your way to better teaching

ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 9

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 9 | April 16, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] Graded Readers and 21st Century Skills BBC’s Caroline Wyatt on how language learning has been vital to her career 5 things you need to know about Academic Vocabulary Using virtual reality in the classroom [Video] What makes a good teacher great? – Azul Terronez… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 9

BBC’s Caroline Wyatt on how language learning has been vital to her career

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 9 | April 16, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] Caroline Wyatt has been reporting on global affairs and war for more than two decades, working as a foreign correspondent based in Germany, France and Russia for 15 years, and reporting from places including Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Chechnya, Egypt and Israel. In 2014, Caroline… Continue reading BBC’s Caroline Wyatt on how language learning has been vital to her career

Teaching critical thinking in the language classroom

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 9 | April 16, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] In this article, Ana Tatsumi, our ELT consultant from Brazil, discusses the importance of critical thinking, considerations for teachers and students, and shares some classroom activity ideas. Consider the game “This or that”: you will be given questions, and for each of them you… Continue reading Teaching critical thinking in the language classroom

A teaching technique for the 21st Century | Dr. Pravin Bhatia [Video]

[ELTWeekly Volume 10, Issue 9 | April 16, 2018 | ISSN 0975-3036] Dr. Pravin Bhatia is an alumni of NDA and retd. Squadron Leader from the Indian Air Force. He holds a doctorate in English literature and was recognized as India’s Best Author and India’s Bestselling author for 2008 by India Today. Mr.Bhatia has held dignified… Continue reading A teaching technique for the 21st Century | Dr. Pravin Bhatia [Video]