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Laying the foundation of a successful school year
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As the new school year starts to unfold, both veteran and new teachers will face new challenges (or ...

How should we use technology in the classroom?
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If these past few years have taught us anything, it’s that the question should never be whether to u...

Flipping the language classroom
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Learning another language may represent a challenge that every student adjusts to differently. The f...

9 tips for positive classroom behaviour in young learners
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Ever looked at your young learners and wondered if you’ve been dropped into a cage of monkeys? Natur...

Eight excellent digital resources for English language learners
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I frequently have students asking for advice on how to improve different areas in which they are str...

The unconventional guide to testing your students’ English
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Do you have students who think English tests are a simple stamp of approval at the end of a course? ...

Five things students can learn from an English test
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English tests are not an aim in and of themselves, although they’re sometimes treated as if they wer...

Seven games to play with your teens (that they’ll actually love)
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While teenagers have a talent for looking at the adults in their lives with keen suspicion, it’s a s...

Even more outdoor activities (to enjoy that great weather!)
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When spring rolls around you can practically hear everyone’s better mood. Warmer, longer days make f...

Six super-flexible vocabulary guessing games
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Because there will never not be vocabulary to practice, these quick activities are perfect for anyti...

Great activities to prep in 5 minutes or less
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Do you wish you had more time to prep for your lessons? Or not known how to fill an unexpected bit o...

Academics answer: What is blended learning?
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Education is constantly evolving, introducing teachers to new or different techniques to employ in c...