In 2014, I started writing a textbook with National Geographic Learning that was part of a series for teens. For six months, before any writing took place, our team of authors and editors conducted lengthy discussions on the content and methodologies that would go…
Taking part of a massive teacher development event is not only gratifying but also mind-blowing. IATEFL was held in Glasgow this year! More than 2000 teachers worldwide got together to share classroom experiences, learn from each other and exchange cultural aspects…
When I found out about the IATEFL Conference by simply following other teachers on Facebook, I thought it was an amazing event, filled with knowledge and camaraderie and above all, it was not for me, I was certainly not worthy enough to be there. After years…
Ensino bilíngue é certamente um tema ainda pouco explorado. Uma das esferas que têm recebido mais a atenção dos pesquisadores diz respeito a entender como o cérebro bilíngue funciona para, a partir de então, ser possível colocar alguns dos mitos à prova.
Dr. Arturo…
In January, my blog post was about Flash Fiction, which can be defined as any fictional work from a few words to around one thousand. You may recall Ernest Hemingway´s six-word tale: “For Sale, Baby Shoes, Never Worn.”
This month, I have written a three-hundred-word…
As it has been mentioned in previous articles, this is important to dispose of every tool that may help students to learn English, and make it easier for teachers to communicate effectively with students, in a way that makes the class much more pleasant.
Every tool used in…
Languages: Dear English teacher colleague,
How would your life be as a teacher if you knew the exact answer(s) to this question? The truth is, we teach English taking into account a variety of supposedly well-informed methodologies. Sometimes we follow them because we have…
Some teachers choose peer observations to enhance their development during the academic year. Working on observations helps teachers improve their awareness of their teaching, as well as broaden their repertoire of teaching techniques. The various possible perspectives that…
Para professores de idiomas trabalharem com alunos de todas as idades. P) Pessoas da família (praticando o vocabulário relacionado a membros da família) Material: figuras de famílias de pessoas famosas (você pode encontrá-las em revistas ) Como…
