Oxford Key Concepts for the Language Classroom [Book]

Focus on Vocabulary Learning explores teaching vocabulary to second and foreign language learners aged 5-18. It describes the considerable challenges of learning the vocabulary of a new language from a range of perspectives, and aims to equip teachers with practical solutions to meet these challenges. This book provides corpus-informed insights into teaching the vocabulary that… Continue reading Oxford Key Concepts for the Language Classroom [Book]

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Debunking IELTS Reading and Listening Myths

Cambridge English blog contributor Kieu Thu Hong has published an article featuring useful tips for reading and listening to IELTS. She says, “In this article, I’ll debunk three common myths about IELTS Listening and Reading practice that may be hindering your students’ abilities to achieve their desired scores. It’s easy to fall prey to these… Continue reading Debunking IELTS Reading and Listening Myths

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Creative Writing Activities To Liven Up Your Writing Class [OUP]

Here is an OUP article featuring creative writing activities. The OUP team says, “Writing tasks in lessons often focus on exam preparation or writing full-length texts. However, there are many other ways to make writing lessons engaging, such as incorporating creative writing activities.  Creative writing activities not only allow learners to apply their lexical and… Continue reading Creative Writing Activities To Liven Up Your Writing Class [OUP]

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EduTopia on Helping Students Read Complex Texts

EduTopia contributor Andrew Boryga has published an article on helping students read complex texts. He says, “We’ve all had the experience. We’re reading along and suddenly realize that although our eyes are scanning the words on the page, nothing is actually registering. Minutes pass before we take our bearings and see that we’ve lost the… Continue reading EduTopia on Helping Students Read Complex Texts

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ELTWeekly Volume 15, Issue 5 | October 2024

Welcome to the latest issue of ELTWeekly! This edition features exciting resources to boost your teaching practice. Explore “Elements of Success” and discover innovative ways to integrate AI in ELT. Watch videos on revitalizing ELT through technology and whether generative AI affects creativity. Learn about the Oxford Placement Test for Young Learners, motivational speaker techniques,… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 15, Issue 5 | October 2024

Elements of Success [Book]

OUP’s new book ‘Elements of Success – Grammar for Language Learning’ is a refreshing new grammar course that presents grammar clearly, simply, and completely. It’s a series that helps your students learn grammar and remember it. With Online Practice. More about the book Elements of Success is a new grammar course which helps students learn the… Continue reading Elements of Success [Book]

Will Generative AI ruin creativity? [Video]

Generative AI challenges traditional notions of creativity but also opens new avenues for innovation by enhancing creative processes. In the AI era, life competencies such as critical thinking, adaptability, and ethical decision-making will be crucial to harness AI’s potential without stifling human creativity. Watch this English with Cambridge video to explore more.