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Stories in the classroom [Webinar]

British Council is hosting a webinar ‘Stories in the classroom’ on April 24, 2024. This event on Wednesday April 24, 2024 will feature three webinars with specialists from around the world. All webinars help English teachers think about how stories can be used in the English language classroom. The event will also feature a panel… Continue reading Stories in the classroom [Webinar]

Five ways a CELTA qualification will further your career

Read this Cambridge English Blog on CELTA qualifications. Here are five reasons why we recommend taking an official Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) qualification from Cambridge. 1. Employment opportunities Finding the right English language teaching jobs can be difficult, whether or not you have professional experience. The right qualification can give you… Continue reading Five ways a CELTA qualification will further your career

The Big Debate: AI and inclusivity?

The OUP ELT team has published an article on AI and inclusivity. Can AI make language learning more personalised and inclusive for all learners? There are many claims for what AI can do for language learning. But do they stand up to scrutiny? One claim for AI is that it can adapt the learning to… Continue reading The Big Debate: AI and inclusivity?

Five Effective Ways to Use Pictures for Teaching Vocabulary

Integrating pictures into vocabulary lessons is a powerful method to enhance language acquisition. Visual aids captivate learners, making the educational experience more engaging and memorable. Here are five effective ways to leverage the power of pictures in teaching vocabulary: Conclusion: Incorporating pictures into vocabulary instruction transforms learning into a vibrant and immersive experience. By employing… Continue reading Five Effective Ways to Use Pictures for Teaching Vocabulary

Book of the week: Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers

OUP has published the e-book ‘Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers’ by Lyle Bachman and Barbara Damböck. This book provides teachers with an entirely new approach to developing and using classroom-based language assessments. This approach is based on current theory and practice in the field of language assessment and on an understanding of the assessment needs… Continue reading Book of the week: Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers

How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers? [Podcast]

Here is the latest episode of the British Council TeachingEnglish podcast titled ‘How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers?’. The British Council team says, “In our second series of this ten-part podcast series from the British Council, we try and provide solutions to some of the key questions being asked by English teachers around the… Continue reading How can the ELT sector become fairer for all teachers? [Podcast]

ELT and the Environment with Harry Waters [Podcast]

Here is a TEFLology podcast episode titled ‘ELT and the Environment with Harry Waters’. This episode considers the environment, climate change, sustainability, and other green matters with regard to the ELT industry and teaching practice, and features our guest – Harry Waters.  Based in Spain, Harry has been working in the TEFL world for over 14… Continue reading ELT and the Environment with Harry Waters [Podcast]