The post-pandemic era witnessed a significant rise in the use of educational technologies which have artificial intelligence at their core (Hockly, 2023). This is expected to continue growing with the increase of AI trends. In fact, tools like ChatGPT are fantastic classroom…
A plethora of novel teaching models that integrate technology in multifaceted ways are being introduced in contemporary educational landscapes. These models encompass a diverse spectrum, ranging from those that seamlessly blend face-to-face and virtual interactions to those…
In this article I will briefly introduce the British Council’s Future of English programme and then discuss one of its themes, multilingualism and its role in our lives today. The British Council’s ‘Future of English’ programme is a long-term research agenda that…
MATERIALS A reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s The Bedroom 1 sheet of paper per student Crayons or coloured pencils LEAD-IN Show students a reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s The Bedroom. Give them some time to look at and react to the painting. Ask…
Acredito fortemente que um programa de ensino de inglês de vanguarda precisa trazer autenticidade para a sala de aula. No entanto, estes vídeos, áudios, fotos e textos de pessoas reais, em lugares reais fazendo atividades com as quais nos possamos conectar, não podem…
To start this text, I have to take you on a trip down memory lane. So please, get your favorite cup of tea, sit comfortably, and let me share a bit of my story. I was a teacher in a big EFL school, and as part of our job description, we had to talk to different…
TROIKA: Tell us about your professional path and how you reached a leadership position in the educational field. MARCELO BARROS: Like many of us, teaching English was not initially part of my plans. Back in the mid-1980s, I was a student at Cultura Inglesa in my hometown…
Bilingual education in Brazil has grown significantly and rapidly in recent years, bringing with it both challenges and opportunities for educators and school administrators. The book Educação Bilíngue no Contexto Brasileiro: perguntas e respostas, organized by…
You can use this collection of interactive photocopiable activities with a wide range of students and adapt it to various classroom and one-to-one teaching situations. Topics include business correspondence, telephoning, presentations, meetings, job applications…