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Arguments against grammar syllabus This is a video where Scott Thornbury is arguing against a grammar syllabus. He contends that there are eight arguments that compel us to reject such syllabus. Scott’s Eight arguments...
Best classroom techniques for teachers of English In this video EFL experts are asked about the best classroom techniques for teachers of English. These experts have drawn on their expertise to share their top...
Speaking Exchange – An Idea Worth Sharing This is a speaking exchange idea worth sharing. It is a tool involving students from Brazil to interact with English native speakers, a perfect win-win situation. Watch...
What Teachers Make? What Teachers Make? A hard question to answer. Taylor Mali tries to answer it in a humorous and energetic way. He convincingly shows how a teacher makes a difference. Before watching...
Oppia the Google’s Educational Tool Google has launched Oppia which is a new educational tool. It is an online tool that aims at making it easy for anyone to create on line interactive activities...
Studying Poems: Analysis of Poems This is the 7th lesson in the series, “Studying Poems.” This lesson offers suggestions on how to read poetry for enjoyment and how to analyze poetry and comment on...
PPP Approach according to Scott Thornburry According to Scott Thornburry, the Presentation Practice Produce ( PPP) model to teaching has advantages and disadvantages. Debating the pros and cons of a “presentation-practice-production” language teaching model,...
How the Common Core State Standards will help students achieve at high levels Although you may argue that students are not machines and that learners don’t have the same educational needs or abilities, claiming...
The Power of Reading – Stephen Krashen Professor Stephen Krashen is talking about literacy and how we can reach the highest levels of literacy. As an expert he says that there is only one...
Silent Way Lesson The Silent Way is an innovative method designed by Caleb Gattegno in the 70s. It focuses on discovery, creativity, problem solving and the use of accompanying materials such as cuisenaire rods....
