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This is a simple listening activity that can be used with adults and secondary groups, and is based on LearnEnglish Elementary Podcasts.

This article is about bringing some energy and excitement to the process of writing in the classroom. It's about how to create a writing environment that is 'authentic', purposeful and communicative.

This article is about making the listening experience in the classroom more similar to what we do in real life. It's about giving our students some choice in what they listen to and what they take from it.

Controlled language is language that the teacher gives the class that is in some way changed to suit the level or the aims of the lesson.

One of the key issues in getting elementary learners to read is that of self-confidence. Discover different ways to help learners build confidence and become better readers.

What is 'speaking' in the elementary level classroom?

Watch a recording of this online panel discussion about being a teacher in Gaza.

Communicative competence refers to a learner's ability to use language to communicate successfully.

Authentic materials are written or spoken texts used with learners without changing the level of language.

Syllabus writers - and teachers in general - commonly assume a ‘scaffolding approach’ to course design.