A counting book may appear simple, yet it presents a unique challenge: engage children into two activities simultaneously — counting and reading. The reading element is what all picturebooks share: they must spark enough curiosity and delight to keep little hands turning…
In this issue of New Routes, we look at how we, English teachers, are navigating the many forces that shape our work: technology, policy, curriculum, and learner needs. Whether it’s adapting coursebooks, teaching with or without smartphones, designing bilingual lessons, or…
CAÇAMBA DUMPSTER (U.S.) / SKIP (U.K.) A dumpster is a large metal container into which people put garbage or building waste.Uma caçamba é um contêiner grande de metal no qual as pessoas colocam lixo ou restos de obra. We hired a skip to dispose of all the debris…
What do inclusion, technology, identity, and teaching abroad have in common? They all ask teachers to reflect on their practice and to make choices that create more welcoming, human, and meaningful classrooms. In this issue of New Routes, we bring together voices that show…
Dans un contexte éducatif de plus en plus centré sur le développement de compétences collaboratives, l’apprentissage du français langue étrangère (FLE) se tourne vers des méthodes interactives et engageantes. Le travail en groupe, en particulier, s’impose comme…
Como ante cualquier examen, la preparación psicológica es tan importante como la académica al presentarse a un examen de idiomas, ya que ayuda a reducir el estrés, mejorar la concentración y optimizar el rendimiento. La clave está en prepararse para enfrentar el examen…
Teachers’ roles have changed throughout the history of English Language Teaching. We must favor lessons that are student-centered, promoting learner training and fostering learner autonomy. This is of utmost importance in helping learners improve their confidence and…
When one decides to pursue a teaching career, some concerns may arise: which qualifications should I get? What titles and certificates are relevant? Are they expensive and where can I get them? These are all valid questions, but they probably won’t prepare us for…
Nos últimos anos, o ensino a distância tem se consolidado como uma alternativa eficaz para a educação, permitindo que alunos de diversas localidades tenham acesso a cursos de qualidade. No entanto, a gestão eficiente de cursos online apresenta desafios únicos…
