When phonics doesn’t phit
Phonics can work wonders with English native-speaker children, but young English learners with another mother tongue might need a different approach to reading, writes...
No more rabbits in the headlights
Presentation skills are vital for professionals and university students learning English, for everything from business meetings to job interviews, writes expert Susanne Lewis
Whenever your...
Do-It-Yourself fairy tales
You can buy graded readers, but why not try making your own to suit the specific needs of your class, writes Terry Phillips
It is...
Listen out for success
Rod Smith explains how to ensure students aren't overwhelmed by the unfamiliar in the Ielts listening test
It is all too easy for Ielts test-takers...
Hogwarts Teachers: Pedagogical Profiles
Name: SEVERUS SNAPE
Position: Potions Master
Appearance: severe, long, black hair, dressed in black
Strengths: has a commanding classroom presence
Weaknesses: doesn’t believe in the capabilities of his...
WORKING WITH VIDEO CLIPS
ACTIVITY 1: LOOK
This draws attention to the visual aspects of the videos only.
The participants take notes on the following points as they watch the...
