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Hooked on Books: Julia Starr Keddle and Martyn Hobbs on bringing literature into the language class
In this series of interviews we talk to teachers, ELT writers, researchers, visual artists and researchers about the importance of using literature in the language classroom.Continue Reading -
Explore Literary Scotland
Scotland's national holiday is celebrated on Saint Andrew's Day on 30th November. Let's take some time to explore Scotland, and then get to know some of the greatest Scottish writers.Continue Reading -
Some drama in the teen classroom
The holiday season is only a month away, just the right time to start preparing a play or short performance in class.Continue Reading -
4 things to do for Children's Day
"The one thing all children have in common is their rights.Continue Reading -
Approaching tolerance in the English class
"Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human." - Declaration of Principles on Tolerance NovemberContinue Reading -
Explore the world with Robert Louis Stevenson
"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." R. L.Continue Reading -
The Railway Children
The Railway Children, written by E Nesbit was published in 1906, is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time.Continue Reading -
The Thinking Train: Reading and learning with stories
We start developing a love of books and reading well before we are independent readers, and why should it be different when we are learning a second language?Continue Reading -
Anne of Green Gables Projects for the English Class
From Canada all the way to Japan, Anne (with an'e') Shirley is one of the most popular characters of children's literature.Continue Reading -
Themed Book Club Party Ideas
The seasons have changed, school events are building up, and special dates are still a while away.Continue Reading -
Man or Monster: Frankenstein in the Classroom
Say the name 'Frankenstein' in your class, and it will spark a reaction in every student.Continue Reading -
Book Club and Reading Games: Name the Book 2 and First Lines Game
There will always come a time in either your Book Club or in your classroom, that you and your students will be looking for new titles.Continue Reading