Short videos like those on Youtube or EFL Classroom, are perfect “engaging” starters for great language learning. I did a previous blog post on ways to use videos, especially “silent videos”. Also see my own presentation with “cautions” when using video. Here are some suggestions on how to use videos which have vocabulary in them, [...]
One of the things any ESL / EFL / ESOL teacher cannot avoid is “culture”. We deal on this playing field, a classroom/school where cultures meet and collide, even if only our own and the native culture. So it is imperative that we teachers have a sensitive, refined understanding of how culture [...]
One of my previous blog posts spoofed the 7 “marvellous” sins of great teachers. Now, I’d like to unspoof and great real and talk about “new” English teachers.
I just spent 2 days interviewing 29 new teachers each day! Wow, talk about a treadmill….. The teachers besides answering questions had to go through a "demo" lesson [...]
I’ve long been a fan of very simple teaching ideas – the basic core of all good teaching. My Lessons in a Can are part of that. Now however, we’ve got a new Web 2.0 resource which you can be a part of – Teaching Recipes.
The idea I came up with is to have [...]
I’ve highlighted Larry Ferlazzo’s amazing blog already but it is about time to repeat! Well worth once again, letting others know about all the invaluable work he does. He constantly shares and informs ESL / EFL teachers around the world and really “makes a difference” His site is extensive and exhaustive and you can find [...]
Recently, I came across two lesson activity ideas online. On the surface both seem like good activities however one they contrasted nicely with each other and highlight the difference I see between USING and MANIPULATING language.
First the activities.
MANIPULATING Language : Cut up letters of the alphabet and put into an envelope. Maybe 5 sets of [...]
Well, as I announced in our newsletter, it has been two years since I first flipped the switch and started EFL Classroom 2.0. Time flies and I want to say first of all – THANK YOU to everyone who has signed the guestbook. If you haven’t, please share your own thoughts. Let us know you [...]
It isn’t easy being a teacher, is it? So much we have to do and be capable of – almost takes super human ability.
However there is one quality that truly sets a great teacher apart. Watch this presentation and find out what I think that is…. it is an imaginary conversation between God [...]
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