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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 Kyriacou4 385
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 Cleeve5 761
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 Considine13 514
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 Cleeve5 1313
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 1138
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 Cleeve14 1815
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 70
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 774
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 1380
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 2924