| | | | Teaching kids
'Definitions - Get rid of it' is a fun activity which you can use in a variety of ways to review vocabulary. For example, learners can match words to definitions or to opposites. All you need is a set of prepared cards and a hat or a bag.
| Teaching teens
In this lesson, students work together to design the next generation mobile phone. They should be encouraged to be as imaginative as they can. This activity can be used for all levels and could be extended to a mini-project for younger students.
| Teaching adults
Getting students to use English with each other is a problem which is often difficult to overcome. Learning Circles are one way to help students recognise the importance of using English and to motivate them to do so in the classroom. Find out more about the benefits of Learning Circles, the principles underpinning a successful English Learning Circle and how to set one up.
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| | | | Development
The aim of the Learning styles discussion forum was to summarise and critique the current debate around learning styles. Three presenters - Carol Lethaby, Philip Kerr and Phil Dexter - gave short, 20-minute presentations providing insight, clarification and opinion on the debate from varying standpoints. Following the presentations, the issue was explored in more depth with a question and answer session.
| Events
The International Festival of Teacher-research in ELT 2017 brings together teacher-researchers from around the world to share their ideas. Even teachers who teach in difficult circumstances and who have limited access to classroom resources or cannot attend teacher conferences due to costs can be part of an international virtual ELT environment. Find out more about how you can participate in this festival by reading Yasmin Dar's blogpost.
| Magazine
Every day teachers around the world have to deal with digital natives, i.e. their young students who were born and raised in technology and for whom it is part of their daily life. This is not always the case though for us, who most of the time are digital immigrants trying to understand the uncharted places we find ourselves in. So how can teachers help their learners develop their digital literacy skills and use the language in a socially appropriate way?
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