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English Learning Hints & TipsCuriosity: a favorite quality in a young learner? An interview with Annie Altamirano
Enthusiastic teachers everywhere will tell you how rewarding it is to teach young learners. While their interests are diverse, their...
By Joanna Wiseman3 403 -
Adult Learners5 first day activities from our readers
The first class with a new group can be nerve-wracking for students - no matter their age. It’s therefore important...
By Nicole Kyriacou28 1595 -
Adult LearnersHow to keep your students motivated during summer intensive courses
Summer is here and so are English language intensive courses. Adults and teens are lining up at your classroom doors,...
By Richard Cleeve19 911 -
ELT Teacher AwardsPearson English Teacher Award 2018: Get to know the winners
Earlier in the year we announced the winners of the Pearson English Teacher Award 2018. Out of hundreds of inspiring...
By Nicole Kyriacou5 924 -
Adult LearnersCambridge First and Advanced: How to beat oral exam nerves
One of the biggest challenges students face when it comes to oral exams is remaining calm and performing to the...
By Richard Cleeve6 1524 -
AssessmentHow to use authentic listening materials in class
Pearson Test of English (PTE) General uses real-life, authentic material taken from a range of different English-speaking sources, including the...
By Gemma Considine28 2166 -
21st century skillsFour activities to encourage independent learning
From personalizing learning goals, to providing opportunities for reflection, encouraging peer feedback and transferring learning decisions, you can create a...
By Richard Cleeve7 3021 -
English Learning Hints & TipsBuilding Teacher Confidence with the GSE Teacher Toolkit
The Global Scale of English (GSE) and the GSE Teacher Toolkit gives you the support needed to plan classes and...
By Nicola Pope12 1487 -
Adult LearnersSeven ways to develop independent learners
Students who are actively involved in deciding what and how they learn are typically more engaged and motivated. In the...
By Richard Cleeve15 2907 -
AssessmentTen revision strategies for PTE General
Every student and teacher knows how important revision is ahead of exams. It’s not only about how much students revise...
By Gemma Considine5 662