Elinor Stokes looks at how Active Reading can support students taking the UK’s ESOL Skills for Life qualifications — and by extension, similar tests in different countries.
Active Reading and ESOL Skills for Life
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The adventure of self-publishing
Have you ever wondered about the process of publishing, or becoming an author? In this mini-series, we share three different experiences of three different types of publishing. This week, Felicity O’Dell tells us how she self-published her book 100+ Tips and Tricks for Success in Language Learning.
Making EdTech projects succeed
Andrew Stokes looks at four key criteria that must be present for an IT project to succeed.
Publishing with a large publishing house
Have you ever wondered about the process of publishing, or becoming an author? In this mini-series, we share three different experiences in three different types of publishing. This week, Martin Moore shares tips on how to work with a large publishing house.
mLearning and Study Skills Success
How important is it for students to be able to access learning materials on their smartphones? This post looks at some fascinating trends.
Three practical ideas for teaching pronunciation
With pronunciation neglected in so many English courses, we look at why technology is particularly suited to building confidence in both teachers and students.
Tips for Successful Language Learning
This wonderful book includes all those teaching and learning ideas you thought of over the years – but forgot to write down. Read Andrew Stokes’ review.
Preparing for departure: A secondary school’s experience with Study Skills Success
Charlotte Kwok speaks to a secondary school teacher about her experience using Study Skills Success – summer use, graded participation and the challenges.
It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it
Take a look at the five most important features of Clear Pronunciation 2.
“Don’t laugh at me!” Understanding students’ attitudes to pronunciation
Teachers and students have conflicting goals when it comes to English pronunciation and accents. This post outlines the two perspectives and a possible solution to the problem.