Assessment in language teaching
In education and training there are 4 assessment methods: initial assessment, diagnostic assessment, formative assessment and summative assessment. In this …
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How to get feedback from students in the language classroom
Getting the students actively engaged in a conversation is a big goal all language teachers bear in mind when they …
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Suggestopedia teaching method versus teaching languages through drama
In this post I’m throwing light on a question I get asked all the time by language teachers: what is …
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What is a learning environment in a language class
Thinking about a MFL class, what is a learning environment that facilitates genuine acquisition? I’m going to give you a …
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Suggestopedia meaning and message in the 21st Century
To explain Suggestopedia meaning, I’d like to go back in time, when I was 23 years old I wrote on …
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Difficult students and the importance of goal setting for students
Reluctant, difficult students seem to be in another dimension when you teach in class? You don’t need to be an …
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How to use language games like a Pro
How many times did you hear using language games in the classroom is good for learning? I can bet you …
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Learning styles and language lesson planning
How much do learning styles have an impact in planning language lessons if you want to reach all your students? …
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3 lessons for keeping alive the motivation to learn a language
As language teachers, what can we do to keep our students’ motivation to learn a language alive? When the magic …
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How to create a welcoming learning environment in the classroom
Creating the right learning environment in the classroom means promoting inclusion, helping our students to feel at ease and, eventually, …
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How to start teaching languages through drama
Let’s say you want to give your language lessons a twist. Let’s say you would like to get your students …
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Three guidelines to bear in mind when teaching English to adults
This post is dedicated to all teachers teaching English to adults, as well as to all teachers teaching any other …
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How to motivate students to learn English and any other language
All language teachers’ biggest aspiration is to inspire their students, to pass on the passion for learning a foreign language …
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Suggestopedia method advantages and disadvantages
If you are a language teacher, a linguist or a language course creator, you certainly came across Suggestopedia. Maybe this …
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The 3 things Suggestopedia method taught me about language teaching
Suggestopedia method taught me hundreds of things, not only three. For this post I picked the top three teachings that …
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How writing a lesson plan can unleash your true potential as a language teacher
Writing a lesson plan shouldn’t be nor overwhelming nor boring. Instead, writing a lesson should be a creative task that …
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Questions for training feedback after language courses
Students’ feedback matter. As a language teacher, you know this is important. If you are an independent language teacher, this …
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Where and Whom teaching language through drama
Teaching languages has changed since the pandemic started. On the one hand, students travel abroad way less than they used …
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Top 3 activities for speaking skills in the classroom
The 3 activities for speaking skills in the classroom I picked for you in this article aim at sorting out …
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Speaking games: do’s and don’ts in language teaching
Speaking games can be too challenging (even scary) for some students. Many students find it far more reassuring to hide …
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