Motivating students to speak English in class
The authors of OUP’s Q: Skills for Success series have been answering questions from teachers. I was given a question about how to encourage students to speak more English in class. You can watch the...
View ArticleUsing movies to raise cultural awareness
Using movies or films in class is a great way to help student both learn more about language and also about culture and cultural differences. These days there are tons of films available that deal...
View ArticleJoin me for the online Global Education Conference
As the leadership of TESOL and NAFSA have pointed out, In the face of challenging times it is important for us to remember why we do what we do and to live up to our ideals of a global professional...
View ArticleHelping students with appropriate language
English language teachers who work with students in the United States know only too well that teaching language by itself is not sufficient. Language learners also need to grasp the culture of the...
View ArticleWho else wants more engaging conference presentations?
Have you had the experience of attending professional conferences where you experienced death by PowerPoint—a presentation in which the person at the front of the room has too much text on too many...
View ArticleELTpics: A Digital Picture File for English Language Teachers
As teachers, we oftenwant to use images in our own classrooms. Although the Internet is full of wonderful pictures, it can sometimes be a challenge to find just the right picture that is also free of...
View ArticleUsing Movies in the ESL Classroom
With Academy Award season upon us, ESL teachers may wish to think about how they can use movies in the classroom. Movies provide a wonderful source of language input for students. They can provide...
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Implementing Content-Based Language Instruction in your Classroom
I hope you’ll join me for a webinar on Implementing Content-Based Language Instruction in your Classroom. It is sponsored by the English Language Programs of the U.S. Department of State. This webinar...
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