Category: ELTWeekly Volume 14

Cambridge ELT expert Jade Blue has published an article on developing life competencies with back-to-school icebreaker activities. She says, “For many learners, starting or returning to school after the summer break can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Some learners may feel anxious about not knowing anyone in the class, others may feel nervous after… Continue reading Developing life competencies with back-to-school icebreaker activities

Cambridge ELT expert Billie Jago has published an article featuring six ways to use Cambridge English speaking videos with teens. She says, “When learners are preparing for their Cambridge English exam, it can often be challenging for them to imagine what their real-life Speaking test will be like. A great way to help them experience… Continue reading 6 ways to use Cambridge English speaking videos with teens

Cambridge is hosting a webinar series ‘Why teach life competencies? Classroom activities for Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers & A2 Flyers’ February 21 and February 23, 2023. The Cambridge team says, “Why teach life competencies? Our world is changing fast and we need to prepare our students with the skills and experiences that go beyond… Continue reading Why teach life competencies? Webinar, February 2023

Read this Cambridge ELT article on enhancing learning with movement. Happy 2023 everyone! Have you made any resolutions yet? If you’re like me and you want to move more this year, then this post may help you reach your goal. Read on to find 6 ways in which I incorporate movement in my lessons to… Continue reading Enhancing learning with movement

Read this Edutopia article to learn how you can use debate as an educational tool. In a divided society, debate may seem like the last strategy an educator would want to employ in the classroom. Many educators and young people alike envision the shouting matches often seen on political stages and fear having to speak… Continue reading Using Debate as an Educational Tool

The activities shown in this video are aimed at Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers and the webinar is suitable for new or experienced teachers, who are perhaps new to the Cambridge English young learner exams, or for teachers who may just want to discover our free resources and learn some new games… Continue reading Young learner flashcard activities for the Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers Classroom [Video]

The OUP ELT team has published an article featuring four tips for developing teacher confidence in the classroom. Most teachers have been there. One student disagrees with your answer and next, other learners start to disagree, ‘that’s not what you told us last week, teacher….’ Suddenly you are no longer sure if what you told… Continue reading 4 Tips For Developing Teacher Confidence In The Classroom