The Second Conditional – ESL Pals [Worksheet]

Suitable for B1-B2 ESL students, this worksheet details the Second Conditional and explains the theory before presenting five exercises where students have to put what they have learned into practice, solidifying their understanding. This ESL grammar document is ideal for TEFL teachers because it supplements lessons perfectly and can be used as homework.  Download worksheet… Continue reading The Second Conditional – ESL Pals [Worksheet]

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English Pronunciation For A Global World: An Introduction

Here’s a comprehensive article on ‘English Pronunciation For A Global World’. 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 World,… Continue reading English Pronunciation For A Global World: An Introduction

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What could teachers learn from a film director? [Video]

How is your classroom similar to Hollywood? In this webinar, Matt Ellman compared teachers to film directors and students to actors. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it? Watch this video to explore what you can learn about your role as a teacher and your approach to teaching. Matt will demonstrate his points using example material from… Continue reading What could teachers learn from a film director? [Video]

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Teaching children English and thinking skills [Webinar]

CUP is hosting a webinar on ‘Teaching children English and thinking skills’ on April 27, 2022. Herbert Puchta says, “Maybe you’ve asked yourself why we should combine teaching children English with teaching thinking … There are two reasons, actually. First, it’s about the learner’s interest in a task. In activities designed for second or foreign language learners,… Continue reading Teaching children English and thinking skills [Webinar]

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Teaching tips and techniques for pre-primary teachers

Karen Elliott of Cambridge University Press team published this useful article in April 2022. Teaching very young learners is both a joy and a challenge. How can we create positive experiences for teachers and learners in the classroom? How can we make teaching more enjoyable and rewarding? In my recent webinar I explore some of my favourite… Continue reading Teaching tips and techniques for pre-primary teachers

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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