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Using News In The EFL Classroom

We all know the best way to teach English as a Foreign Language is through a topic. There are not many teachers left who would teach a language structure ice-cold, without any content to relate to it – well, hopefully!…

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You might not think that teaching reading is part of an English as a Foreign Language teacher’s job description, but when you think about it, it must be. There are…

Using Phonics To Teach Reading

7th December 2018

One thing you’ve probably realised by now if you’re an English as a Foreign Language teacher, is that games are part and parcel of an EFL lesson. Sticking religiously to…

Grammar Rummikub: A Grammar Game

5th December 2018

In any classroom, regardless of what is being taught, you will find students who differ in many respects. Even if they are the same age, nationality, gender and language level,…

BICS And CALP In The EFL Classroom

4th December 2018

If you’re a teacher, this shouldn’t come as a surprise to you. Quite frankly, teaching is a stressful job. There are no two ways about it. When you realise that…

Tips For Reducing Stress In EFL Teaching

27th November 2018

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is quite a broad job description. Breaking it down you need to consider teaching the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of English. Plus, you need…

Using Other Subjects To Teach English

23rd November 2018

When EFL teachers plan their EFL lessons, they often concentrate on the middle of the lesson – the meat of the lesson, if you will. This makes sense in that…

How To Start And End Your EFL Lessons

22nd November 2018

Role plays are a staple in the EFL classroom. They are a great way to bring an element of drama into the classroom with the added bonus of getting your…

The Importance Of Role Plays

20th November 2018

The term mindfulness is becoming more and more popular in our everyday lives. What with our frenetic daily lives it is becoming more desirable to make time to reflect on…

Mindfulness Activities In The EFL Classroom

19th November 2018

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