As the new school year starts to unfold, both veteran and new teachers will face new challenges (or old ones in different clothes), both in- and outsi...
IntroductionThe decades-old debate between explicit and implicit grammar teaching is one of the most divisive in language education.Advocates of expli...
Technology in the classroomLearning technologies have been essential for teachers and students for decades, if not centuries. In fact, at one point, e...
Whether working in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, there’s one thing the teaching community has in common: new semester nerves. And we know how t...
Studying diverse voices and experiences which represent a wide range of backgrounds doesn’t just promote cross-cultural understanding, but also enable...
It doesn’t matter whether students have started studying together, or whether they have known each other for years, there’s never a bad time to do an ...
For every teacher who returns exhausted and sunburned after the summer vacation, there’s another who seems happier and more organized than ever. How d...
Social media algorithms are specifically designed to present users with appealing and engaging content. This addictive nature also provides an opportu...
Books are powerful tools in language learning. They provide examples of authentic language and expose students to different cultures and ways of think...
Active participation is what makes a class successful. Engaging in discussions, sharing thoughts and joining in with activities not only allows studen...
One of the jobs of a teacher is to help reluctant readers find a passion for reading. This isn’t often easy! While a love for reading may come natural...
There’s a story about a successful golfer. After he hit a hole in one, someone said to him: ‘I’ve never seen anyone so lucky in my life,’ To which he ...
