Melanie Butler dives into the data on boarding schools
Statistics show that British boarding schools are the top-performing sector in UK EFL, based on reports from British Council inspection reports.
On...
Australia’s federal budget in October included a surprise announcement that an English language test would be introduced for applicants for a “Subclass 300 Prospective...
Under-16 specialists are the safest bet, says Melanie Butler
When it comes to UK summer school operations, it pays to check the British Council reports:...
For over forty years, the team at Sidmouth International School have put children’s welfare first, they tell Melanie Butler
Founded in 1976 by the Dumenil...
Wayne Trotman is hooked on a story-telling resource for teachers
Story-based Language Teaching
Jeremy Harmer and Herbert Puchta
Helbling, 2018
ISBN: 978-3-99045-769-6
‘Stories matter to all of...
Melanie Butler looks at evidence-based language policies
Countries around the world have spent many years trying to improve the English language levels of their children....