David Crystal has published an article on the received pronunciation on the Cambridge ELT blog. Anyone who has heard the Queen’s speeches will recognise her distinctive British accent. This is RP – ‘Received Pronunciation’. This year, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of… Continue reading Received Pronunciation old and new
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Secrets To Effective Assessment: FREE Word Lists!
Read this interesting article from OUP ELT Global blog. When we create assessments, why is it important to make sure vocabulary is at a particular level? When we create tests, we have to know that learners have sufficient vocabulary to engage with the reading and listening materials. If the level is too high, the texts… Continue reading Secrets To Effective Assessment: FREE Word Lists!
ELTWeekly Volume 13, Issue 9 | May 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! Flashcard Games For Teaching English 7 Excellent Activities for Using Comparatives and Superlatives 7 Best Ways to Introduce New Vocabulary… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 13, Issue 9 | May 2022
Teaching Students How to Have an Academic Discussion
Edutopia’s teacher-created scaffolding tool can elevate classroom dialogue, empowering students to express themselves while learning from the ideas of others. Gwen Blumberg says, “Ever been in the midst of a classroom discussion where students are bubbling over with ideas, eager to share? It can look and sound like lots of voices calling out and talking… Continue reading Teaching Students How to Have an Academic Discussion
Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Read this Edutopia article written by Matt Kuykendall to gain newer insights into using inquiry-based learning. Kuykendall says, “Two important educational frameworks that complement each other perfectly are an inquiry approach to teaching and the creation of a culturally responsive classroom. Creating a culturally responsive middle school or high school classroom enables students to tell… Continue reading Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
Using CLIL to help primary students think and learn in English [Video]
Supporting language learning beyond the classroom [Video]
4 common language learning challenges to take on in class
CUP Professional Development expert Carley Spence has published this useful article. Every student who sets out on a journey to learn English as a second language will face a series of challenges. Some will be common to other language learners, others will be more personal in nature. The question is, what are some of the most… Continue reading 4 common language learning challenges to take on in class
7 Best Ways to Introduce New Vocabulary [Poster]
BusyTeacher admin has published this useful poster.
7 Excellent Activities for Using Comparatives and Superlatives
BusyTeacher contributor Susan Verner has published this useful article. We use these adjectives to compare items, express preferences and give value judgments. Once your students have a strong grasp on adjectives, and this should happen in beginning level ESL classes, you can move their knowledge to the next level by tackling the harder world of comparatives and superlatives.… Continue reading 7 Excellent Activities for Using Comparatives and Superlatives