Lesson Ideas for Teaching Poetry
by Ethan Mansur When I say the word “poetry” in class, I am often met with a sonorous groan. As a fan of poetry,…
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Highlighting the Importance of Socratic Discussion
by Jessica Sticklor Students love to talk. It’s usually a classroom occurrence that a teacher wants to curb but there are times when talking…
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A Journey into Student-Led Learning
by Louise Potter Books, bells, desks, students sitting in rows, teachers talking and writing on blackboards. This has been going on for centuries and,…
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Five Techniques to Merge Storytelling and Mindfulness
by Marusya Price Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with other people, look deep inside our soul and heal. It is often used…
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From Confucius to Plato
by Peter Hughes As like many Universities in China, Open Lectures are often given by foreign teachers. I teach Civil Engineering and English to…
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Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Written Exercises
By Enda Scott Even with the most imaginative class preparation or latest technology, teachers and students are often left with a barrage of quite…
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The Role of Semantics in Speaking Classes
by Vasiliki Lismani With very young learners we start talking about everyday things (pencils, pens, books, houses, namely common nouns) and take for granted…
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Getting the Most from Written Exercises
By Enda Scott Even with the most imaginative class preparation or the latest technology, teachers and students are often left with a barrage of…
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Language Coaching in the 21st Century
by Gabriela Kovács This article aims to provide an overview of language coaching today and clarify its role in EFL. There is a buzz…
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Teaching Grammar Through Theater
By Alice Savage At first glance, teaching grammar and theater might seem at odds. A grammar-focused lesson generally aims to clarify a decontextualized rule…
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