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Reading out loud

Submitted by TE Editor on 9 November, 2011 - 16:43

As a teacher I had always perceived 'reading aloud' as a 'taboo' in the EFL classroom since it focuses specifically on a 'bottom-up' approach where learners can fall into traps of worrying about 100% comprehension or simply read aloud without understanding the text.

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Grammar vs lexis or grammar through lexis?

Submitted by leosel on 2 November, 2011 - 10:01

In this article, informed by the Lexical Approach, I reflect on grammar instruction in the classroom, including my own teaching, and make suggestions on how it can be 'lexicalised'. I consider the problems with 'traditional' grammar teaching before arguing that what we actually need is more grammar input as well as showing how lexis can provide necessary 'crutches' for the learner.

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Flashcards

Submitted by Anonymous on 1 November, 2011 - 11:21

How do you use flashcards in your class? Watch Vikki, and then let us know how you use them by leaving a comment below.

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Halloween

Submitted by TE Editor on 27 October, 2011 - 11:26

Happy Halloween from the team at LearnEnglish Kids! There are lots of activities for Halloween on our site and you will find most of the content here:

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Programme 7: Using English in the classroom

Submitted by TE Editor on 26 October, 2011 - 18:29

TeachingEnglish Radio: Using English in the classroom

In a recent programme we heard about ways that teachers can develop their English skills and their confidence. This is important because teachers often don’t like to speak English in class.

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Listen and draw

Submitted by Katherine Bilsb... on 26 October, 2011 - 16:00

This is a simple speaking activity that can be used with A2 level groups to provide practice in using prepositions of place and giving clear instructions.

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My wikipedia

Submitted by Luke Meddings on 19 October, 2011 - 17:18

This is an activity 'about' the internet, but it doesn't start online. In fact it has to start offline: the idea is that students try and predict the first paragraph of the Wikipedia entry for their town, region or country.

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Family snapshot

Submitted by Luke Meddings on 19 October, 2011 - 17:15

If you teach young learners who are all the same age and live in the same town, opportunities for sharing and comparing life experiences can feel more limited than they would be in a multi-national class of adult learners.

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Portraits

Submitted by Sally Trowbridge on 4 October, 2011 - 13:01

This lesson is about portraits and drawing. Students do a running dictation in pairs, listen to and respond to a partner’s instructions to draw a face together, and then take part in a group discussion.

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Dealing with challenging learners

Submitted by Anonymous on 24 September, 2011 - 15:22

Date: 14 February 2012

Time: 1200 UK time (check what time this is in your country)

Theme: What is a challenging learner? Why do some learners challenge us more than others? How can we understand challenging behaviour in a different way so that we can teach these learners better in the classroom? This webinar will address these questions and explain the effects of loss, trauma, violence and neglect on the brain, learning and behaviour.

Watch a recording of the webinar: You can watch a recording here:
http://britishcouncil.adobeconnect.com/p6vgewf66wb/

About the speaker: Marie Delaney is Director of The Learning Harbour, Cork, Ireland. She is a teacher, trainer and Educational Psychotherapist with many years of experience of working with school management, staff and pupils around challenging behaviour.

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