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The Age of Innocence: projects for the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.Continue Reading -
Have fun with books on Paperback Book Day
Do you prefer paperback or hardcover books?Continue Reading -
Tips on choosing a young reader
During the holidays and the school term, it is important to have a clear picture of the reading possibilities of our young learners.Continue Reading -
Curious writing habits
Reading about our favourite writers’ habits is a bit like peeking behind the curtains in a theatre or reading the secret recipes of our favourite chocolate factory.Continue Reading -
Be inspired by writing in a foreign language
How do you feel when you write in English? How does writing in a foreign language change your sense of identity and perspective on the world around you?Continue Reading -
Promoting learner autonomy in young learners
Learning to be responsible for their own learning is an indispensable skill for all language learners no matter how old they are.Continue Reading -
Promoting learner autonomy in teen and adult learners
Taking control of our own learning - in other words, autonomous learning - is something that most of our students are already practising without even realising it, both in their first and second languContinue Reading -
Going digital inside (and outside) the English classroom: Collaboration
Group work and student collaboration projects have long been successful strategies in our classroom management practices.Continue Reading -
Classic literary friendships
Who would be your literary friend? Anne Shirley? Huckleberry Finn? Dr Watson? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to meet these fictional characters?Continue Reading -
Slow the summer slide
What happens to your students' development when the school closes for the holidays? And what happens when your students go on holiday after long months of distance learning?Continue Reading -
Best of holiday reading 2020: Higher levels
School is out, and while we want our students to relax and enjoy their free time, we'd also like them to keep their English up during these weeks and, who knows, maybe pick up some new wordsContinue Reading -
Best of holiday reading 2020: Lower levels
School is out, and while we want our students to relax and enjoy their free time, we'd also like them to keep their English up during these weeks and, who knows, maybe pick up some new wordsContinue Reading