All Reference Material articles – Page 16
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Teenagers: Songs: Music in the background
Having music playing in the background during lessons can be very successful in most contexts.
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Phrase of the week: to let the cat out of the bag
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to let the cat out of the bag.
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Lesson Share: Beginner class
In her third entry, Vicky Turner muses on a mysterious tropical footballer.
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Grammar: differences between could and can
An article discussing the differences between could and can when expressing possibility.
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ArticleGrammar teaching: Little words, big grammar
Adrian Tennant explains how the 'little words' (those that make up approximately fifty percent of written and spoken language and grammar) are extremely important.
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Lesson Share: January blues?
In this, her third diary entry, Melissa Briggs muses on the benefits of being a 'strict' teacher.
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Festivals: Dragon Boat Racing (June)
Dragon boat racing is an ancient Chinese custom that is over 2,400 years old. Festivals or races take place all over the world at different times during the year. Originally, it took place on the riverbanks of southern China as a fertility rite to ensure good crops. The race was ...
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Teenagers: Writing: Brainstorming
Thinking of good ideas and vocabulary is often not something students do well, especially in exams. This skill can be developed in class. It is a good warmer before students do some writing on the topic.
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Listening Skills: A Brief Guide
A short, handy guide to the skills students need to practice to become better listeners.
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Lesson Share: A day in the life of Melissa Briggs
In her first diary entry, Melissa Briggs guides us through her day teaching online and at a school.
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Phrase of the week: to kick the bucket
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to kick the bucket.
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Phrase of the week: to take the bull by the horns
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to take the bull by the horns.
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Teenagers: Limited resources: Classroom set-up C
By moving four desks together, students can interact with each other but can still easily turn their heads to face the board and teacher.
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Pronunciation skills: what is it called?
Focus on pronouncing stress patterns in compound nouns.
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ArticleTeenagers: Grammar: Can/able to
Francesca Rossi from Italy contacted us and asked how best to teach can/can’t/is able to. Here are some suggestions.
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Festivals: Cannes film festival
Cannes is a small city in the south of France on the Côte d'Azur. This year, the film festival starts on the 16th May and runs until the 27th. It is probably the most famous film festival in the industry, and is one of France's most important cultural and business ...
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Festivals: Notting Hill Carnival
Groups of people from all over the world emigrated to the UK after the Second World War. Included in this were immigrants from the Caribbean. The carnival tradition was very strong in this part of the world, especially in Trinidad. During the 1950s, living conditions, the lack of work ...
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Grammar: teaching children grammar
An article discussing a communicative approach to teaching children grammar.