All Beginner articles – Page 28

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Teaching approaches: the grammar-translation method

An article discussing the grammar-translation approach to language learning.

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Teaching approaches: checking-homework Challenge

Some ideas of how to make the whole-class correction of homework less of a chore and more of an active challenge.

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Teaching approaches: the negotiated syllabus

An article discussing the notion of the negotiated syllabus.

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Teaching approaches: what is the silent way?

An article discussing the Silent Way approach to language learning.

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Teaching approaches: What is "suggestopedia"?

An article discussing the concept of suggestopedia.

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Teaching approaches: total physical response

A discussion of the Total Physical Response approach to language teaching.

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Teaching approaches: translation as a language learning tool

An article discussing the benefits of translation as a language learning tool.

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Teaching approaches: functional approaches in EFL/ ESOL

An article discussing functional approaches to teaching English.

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We aren't British

A British English worksheet to write sentences about things the students have in common and then to play a matching game.

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Grammar: around town: vocabulary, prepositions and directions

Teachers often make use of maps or real information about the town/district students are studying in when teaching prepositions, giving directions or town vocabulary. Here are a few ideas that might help add a spark to those lessons

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Methodology: seating arrangements

Advice and suggestions of how to overcome the problem of restricted seating arrangements.

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Article: Explaining the metaphor

An article on approaches to teaching metaphors.

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Grammar: the article in English

An article discussing the rules of the definite article.

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Skills: assessing speaking skills

Teachers are often asked to evaluate learner progress during courses, maybe by preparing progress tests. Teachers often feel unsure as to the best way to do this. Here are some ideas.

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ESOL: Learning styles diagnostic assessment

To assess Entry 1 learners learning styles: visual / auditory / kinaesthetic / independent.

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Imaginative materials: teaching with authentic materials

Catalogues, shop brochures and leaflets are a type of authentic material often available free and in quantity. Here are some ideas for using these, whether printed in English or another language.

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Grammar and vocabulary: techniques for autonomous vocabulary learning

An article highlighting useful techniques for autonomous vocabulary learning.

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General: are parrots back in fashion?

Current methodology seems to pay far less attention to memorising and remembering activities than more traditional teaching approaches. Here are a few practical ideas for being creatively unfashionable.

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Imaginative materials: teaching with simple props: bags

Teachers and learners carry books and equipment to their lessons in a variety of smart or scruffy bags. Here are some ways you could make use of these unassuming objects in class.

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Jazz Chants: I Can Play Basketball

Use this useful jazz chant to boost your students' pronunctiation and intonation.