Basic principles for grammar teaching: Introducing and practicing new language

Teaching large classes

The purposes of linguistic analysis in foreign language teaching

Learner differences: teaching mixed proficiency levels

    In mixed proficiency/ability classes our students may differ in terms of language level, learning style (visual, kinaesthetic, auditory), age, interests, learner motivation etc. Depending on the overall purpose of the lesson and factors such as the number of students in each class, their level of discipline etc., reaching and achieving our teaching goals can

Spoken texts and the language classroom

Examining the key characteristics of formal and informal spoken discourse, the differences between spoken and written texts and their implications for the effective teaching of spoken language.

Classroom strategies for encouraging learner motivation

The reading skill in foreign language teaching: some key issues

How is L2 reading different from L1 reading? How can we help our foreign language learners become efficient readers in the TL? Here are some points to consider to promote reading comprehension in the EFL classroom

Consciousness-raising tasks and learner interaction in the EFL classroom

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Maximizing learning opportunities in the EFL classroom: from input to intake

Exploring the ‘skill-building’ side of extensive reading in the foreign language classroom

How can we turn our EFL learners into skillful TL readers? How can we use their L1 cognitive resources to promote reading comprehension in the TL? Here are some useful tips on promoting reading as an active skill that will boost learner comprehension and interaction in the foreign language classroom