7 Excellent Activities for Using Comparatives and Superlatives

BusyTeacher contributor Susan Verner has published this useful article. We use these adjectives to compare items, express preferences and give value judgments. Once your students have a strong grasp on adjectives, and this should happen in beginning level ESL classes, you can move their knowledge to the next level by tackling the harder world of comparatives and superlatives.… Continue reading 7 Excellent Activities for Using Comparatives and Superlatives

Flashcard Games For Teaching English

Here’s a useful article from the OUP Eglish blog. As Roald Dahl once said, “Life is more fun if you play games.” I could not agree more! That’s why I believe flashcard games can be an effective and practical tool to introduce a new set of vocabulary, revise newly taught words or as a way… Continue reading Flashcard Games For Teaching English

ELTWeekly Volume 13, Issue 7 | March 2022

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

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