Is Grammar Really Important for a Second Language Learner?
Should students be learning from exclusively grammar courses, communicative courses, or something in between? Is grammar important, and if so, why?
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3 Top Tips for Teaching Business English
It’s a common misconception that teaching Business English is a lot more difficult that teaching general English. Here are some tips to help.
How to Teach High Level Lexis to Business English Learners
Do business English students need phrasal verbs, metaphorical and idiomatic language, and the full range of lexis used by native speakers?
How to Design Language Practice Activities
Language practice activities come in many forms, and their design should take into account learning aims, the most important being language production.
7 Factors Which Affect Language Learners’ Listening Comprehension
These seven factors can directly or indirectly contribute to your learners’ listening comprehension skills and comprehension.
How to Correct English Writing Errors
Using Group Writing for error correction helps students benefit from peers, learn from their mistakes and the mistakes of others, and makes efficient use of the students’ and the teacher’s time.
Teaching Children Grammar Through Games
A simple game for ESL and EFL teachers to teach or revise grammar, vocabulary or spelling with groups of children.
6 Useful Tips for Motivating Children to Learn English
Six tips to keep children interested in class and motivated to do what you want them to do.
How to Stay in Control of a Large ESL Class
If you have a large class you need a few things up your sleeve to bring the class into line immediately if things get a little over-heated.
How and Why to Teach Children Grammar with Games
Four reasons to move away from traditional methods of teaching grammar and start using a more active approach through games.
Using Stories in the Preschool ESL Classroom
Do you want to start using stories in the preschool ESL classroom but don’t know where to start?
How to Teach a Child English One to One
The key to teaching children in one to one classes is having a substantial repertoire of games and songs, as well as a strong sense of fun.
