Welfare is the watchword for Sidmouth
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...
A compelling narrative
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...
The secret of success at Pisa English tests
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....
Netherlands student visas down 50 per cent
Figures for student visa applications for the Netherlands, released at the end of August, are believed to be around 50 per cent down on...
Indian government mother-tongue education policy not mandatory
Following the Indian government’s recent adoption of a National Education Policy recommending teaching in “mother tongue or local language” rather than English “where possible,”...
Leaders in year-round young learners
Who are the top performers for under-16s, asks Melanie Butler
There are 131 accredited UK language schools which now accept under-18s year-round, according to the...
