We are happy to publish the latest issue of the ELTWeekly newsletter. You will surely find newer insights into the language teaching-learning process through the contents of this issue. Do like and share the newsletter! What teachers could learn from a film director [Webinar] Empowering language learners with life skills for work and higher education… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 13, Issue 7 | March 2022
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What teachers could learn from a film director [Webinar]
Cambridge University Press is hosting a webinar ‘Super Skills webinar: What teachers could learn from a film director’ on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Matthew Ellman says, “In my upcoming webinar, I’ll be talking about some of the most useful metaphors we have for teaching. In particular, I’ll introduce you to a metaphor for teaching that… Continue reading What teachers could learn from a film director [Webinar]
Empowering language learners with life skills for work and higher education
Developing life skills is an ongoing process, and the English language classroom is particularly suited to facilitating their growth. Learning an additional language already involves many of the identified life competencies, such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking, which are indispensable at a workplace or university. This webinar shares how we can incorporate life competencies… Continue reading Empowering language learners with life skills for work and higher education
Assessment and motivation – strategies for the ELT classroom
Well-managed assessment in an English language program can make a huge difference to learner motivation. This session looks at how assessment can be an effective part of a teacher’s motivational toolkit. Craig Thaine investigates ways teachers can manage challenges associated with assessment, and looks at how Learning Oriented Assessment can provide valuable learning opportunities. He… Continue reading Assessment and motivation – strategies for the ELT classroom
4 Easy Ways to Prepare Students for Reading Whole Books
When students begin reading, it’s often a time of excitement and high motivation. But when it’s time to start reading entire books, students can feel intimidated and motivation quickly wanes. Luckily, we’ve got some tips to help you prepare your students for “Harry Potter” or “War and Peace” that will keep momentum going. It’s one… Continue reading 4 Easy Ways to Prepare Students for Reading Whole Books
Teaching and learning technologies
Eric Baber of Cambridge University Press team has published this useful article in March 2022. As a result of the pandemic, teachers have been exposed to new teaching and learning technologies. What makes for good teaching though? Is it the technology or the pedagogy? Nicky Hockly argues that it is necessary for a teacher to understand the… Continue reading Teaching and learning technologies
How to make effective word lists with Cambridge Dictionary +Plus
The Cambridge University Press team has published this useful article in March 2022. This post is the first in a series on how to make the most of Cambridge Dictionary +Plus in your teaching. In this instalment, we’re sharing some tips about making effective word lists. Good word lists are an easy and engaging way to support… Continue reading How to make effective word lists with Cambridge Dictionary +Plus
English Pronunciation For A Global World: An Introduction
The Oxford University Press ELT team has published this useful article in March 2022. This blog post explores some key ideas about the EIL approach and offers practical tips on how to implement it in pronunciation teaching and learning. If you want to find out more, you can download our recent position paper, English Pronunciation for a Global… Continue reading English Pronunciation For A Global World: An Introduction
ELTWeekly Volume 13, Issue 6 | March 2022
We are excited to publish the latest issue of the ELTWeekly newsletter. You will surely find newer insights into the language teaching-learning process through the contents of this issue. Do like and share the newsletter! Using TV Shows in ESOL Classroom [Podcast] How Can I Get My Students Excited About Reading? Linking Verbs List with… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 13, Issue 6 | March 2022
Using TV Shows in ESOL Classroom [Podcast]
Ixchell Reyes and Brent Warner have published a new episode of the DIESOL podcast ‘Using TV Shows in ESOL Classroom’. Ixchell and Brent say, “Lots of people like to use TV shows, but a lot of teachers get stuck in “their” generation. Many of our students weren’t even born when shows like “Full House” and… Continue reading Using TV Shows in ESOL Classroom [Podcast]