On being resourceful...

      This is the first of two articles by Gavin Dudeney for TeachingEnglish, during his month on the site as Guest Writer.

      Average: 3.8 (24 votes)

      Real Books

      In this comprehensive series of newsletters available to download, Opal Dunn introduced readers to real books to use in the classroom and elsewhere, with recommendations and related features.

      Average: 3.7 (18 votes)

      Telling a story

      This is the first in our new series of video tips. What do you think is important when you tell a story to young learners?

      Average: 4.2 (123 votes)

      How to be a trainer

      In the first article I wrote for this guest writer spot, I looked at all the basic questions we can ask about being an English language teacher trainer, educator or mentor.

      Average: 3.9 (43 votes)

      Directory of UK ELT Research 2005–08

      Compiled by Shelagh Rixon and Richard Smith of Warwick University, the Directory of UK ELT Research 2005-08 contains information on 857 research outputs from 52 institutions.

      Average: 3.9 (58 votes)

      Am I ready to be a teacher trainer?

      Experienced teachers sometimes ask themselves the question, 'Am I ready to be a teacher trainer?'

      Average: 4 (62 votes)

      Google and the lexical approach

      The web is a limitless source of linguistic examples for your students. Google (and other search engines) can be used to organise and select web-based text in a way that is pedagogically useful.

      Average: 4.3 (21 votes)

      Exploiting tape scripts

      When I do extended listening exercises using pre-recorded material, I always have a photocopy of the tape script ready for the learners.

      Average: 3.9 (28 votes)

      Ongoing assessment - fun not fear!

      In my experience of teaching juniors (6-11) and seniors (11-16) I have found that there is a notable difference in their attitudes to assessment.

      Average: 3.8 (64 votes)
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