A quick-fire number recognition/pronunciation computer game  
debaixa's picture

I´m thinking of perhaps a space-invaders style game where the student has to practice identifying numbers quickly.

Debating  
anaumoska's picture

Hello,

Oral Competency of ESL Technical Students in Workplace Internships  

This article discusses the challenges that ESL engineering students have in acquiring oral competency, including computer-mediated communication, while on their full time work placements. I describe the kinds of oral communication that take place in such an environment Read more

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Teaching Speaking for the tests of IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC  
teflspeaking's picture

When you prepare your students for the speaking section of the tests of IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC, what are your best practices? Which works the most effectively to improve their speaking scores?

Conversation starters  
Scott Thornbury's picture

As this will be my last blog during my stint as Guest Writer, and as the last couple of discussions have got quite theoretical, I thought I'd end on a more practical note, by suggesting ways o

Is Working With Computers All Bad for Language Learning?  
Ibrahim Mohamed's picture

One thing that drives me crazy in class sometimes is that some students who have high computer skills get totally distracted by what the internet has to offer.

Adding variety to speaking lessons  
sandyundead's picture

I'm one of five teachers for an Intensive group of adults (20-30 year olds) preparing to take the PET exam in June.

Active Pair work in class  
Ibrahim Mohamed's picture

Pair work is the way to go for a successful class. Most activities in the class aim at one thing - reduce the amount of TTT (Teacher Talking Time).

Students only asks questions after class is over  
mousey's picture

I think my students are reluctant to admit they do not understand the homework or some other lesson point in fear of 'loosing face', which seems  to be a big issue in the country where I teach (

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