Cambridge English Language Assessment team is hosting a webinar ‘Learning to learn for pre-primary students’ on May 14 and May 16, 2024. What is this webinar about? Can we really help pre-school and early primary children to take control of their learning? Yes! The earlier we introduce key learning skills like setting goals, managing the… Continue reading Learning to learn for pre-primary students, May 2024 [Webinar]
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Artificial Intelligence in EFL Classrooms: Friend or Foe? [Research]
Here is an interesting research paper titled “Artificial Intelligence in EFL Classrooms: Friend or Foe?”. The disruptive impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are currently affecting various aspects of society, including education. Despite some doubts and fears, many studies suggest that AI could offer advantages to education, and AI-based applications have been developed for teaching and… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence in EFL Classrooms: Friend or Foe? [Research]
Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau
Read latest OUP article ‘Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau. When it comes to learning a language, the journey is as important as the destination. This is particularly true for advanced learners who often encounter a ‘language learning plateau’. At this stage, progress seems to slow down or even stall, leading to frustration… Continue reading Helping Advanced Students Overcome The Language Learning Plateau
AI-Powered Education, Webinar on May 16
Pearson is hosting a webinar on ‘AI-Powered Education: A look at how Pearson is innovating with AI-powered tools’ on May 16, 2024. Join Pearson’s AI product team members, Chris Hess and Emily Ockay as we take a deeper dive into the new AI-powered study tools for MyLab, Mastering, and eTextbook. Joined by faculty advisor, Michelle… Continue reading AI-Powered Education, Webinar on May 16
AI IN ESL [Podcast]
Listen to the latest episode of Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes’ ‘The DIESOL Podcast’ featuring Eric H. Roth. Brent and Ixchell say, “The conversation around Artificial Intelligence is only starting to grow. There’s a lot to continue to explore. In previous episodes we made predictions about the future of AI in our field, then we… Continue reading AI IN ESL [Podcast]
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
ELTWeekly Volume 14, Issue 6 | July 2023
The ELTWeekly Volume 14, Issue 6 covers the following:
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
Career Opportunities for the Students of English Literature [Video]
Dr. Nigam Dave, Director, SLS, PDEU delivered an engaging talk on ‘Career Opportunities for the Students of English Literature’ during the English Literature Summit 2023.
4 Alternatives to Boring Spelling Drills [Video]
When students get to move, play, and be creative while learning to spell, the lessons are more engaging—and memorable.