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6 dynamic activities to practise present simple

Cambridge English has published this interesting and useful article. Paula Alvarez says, “I am, you are, she is – love it or hate it, the present simple is one of the first grammar points students will learn when they study English. It’s essential learners understand how the present simple works so they can start communicating… Continue reading 6 dynamic activities to practise present simple

Using Classroom Presentation Tools to deliver engaging lessons

Here is an insightful article from OUP ELT Blog. The OUP ELT team says, “Let’s take a closer look at the features of Classroom Presentation Tools. Although all of them are important and useful, we are going to highlight five of them: 1. Embedded audio and video All audio tracks and videos are just one… Continue reading Using Classroom Presentation Tools to deliver engaging lessons

6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners

Read Emily Kaplan‘s article from Edutopia. Over 10 percent of students in the United States—more than 4.8 million kids—are English language learners (ELLs), and the number is on the rise. Though these students do not learn differently than their native-English-speaking peers, they do have particular educational needs. To learn about these needs—and best practices for addressing them—I… Continue reading 6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners

Everything you want to know about C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: Panel discussion, January 2023

Cambridge English is hosting a webinar series ‘Everything you want to know about C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency’: Panel discussion’ in January 2023. Webinar announcement Do you prepare students for C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency? Then this webinar is your chance to ask our panel of experts questions about C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency. We… Continue reading Everything you want to know about C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: Panel discussion, January 2023

Kahoots – Making learning fun – anywhere!

Here is an announcement from Cambridge English team. Kahoots are fun, interactive games to help learners practise their English and build their language skills. Our free kahoots include music and images to engage young learners and make learning exciting and enjoyable. Kahoots can be played in player-vs-player or team-vs-team modes or assigned as challenges for… Continue reading Kahoots – Making learning fun – anywhere!

Cambridge relaunches free course to train volunteer teachers working with refugees

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is relaunching its award-winning MOOC which is designed to train volunteers and language teachers working with refugees. The free online course focusses on the skills needed to support the social and linguistic needs of refugees. Volunteering with Refugees will launch on 30 May and will run for three weeks. The… Continue reading Cambridge relaunches free course to train volunteer teachers working with refugees