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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 Cleeve3 507 -
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 Considine9 299 -
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 Cleeve2 502 -
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 Pope10 898 -
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 Cleeve13 1631 -
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 Considine1 31 -
Adult LearnersIATEFL: Fernando Morais and the challenges of EFL in Brazil
It is undeniable that the English language goes far beyond the borders of USA, Canada, the UK and other English-speaking...
By Fernando Morais2 720 -
21st century skillsWhat it means to have a growth mindset
How do your students react to failure? Whether they bounce back and learn from their mistakes, or feel terrible and...
By Anna Roslaniec19 1285 -
English Learning Hints & TipsTeaching teens: 3 ways to embrace mobile phones in class
Teaching teenagers can be a rewarding, yet challenging experience. When planning classes we need to consider the environment in which...
By Nicola Pope50 2792 -
English Learning Hints & TipsProject Literacy: Rewriting lives
For societies, the impact of intergenerational illiteracy can be devastating. It’s something that’s closely linked to many of the world’s...
By Nicole Kyriacou1 424