All Intermediate articles – Page 101
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Teaching approaches: content-based teaching
An article discussing the benefits of content-based language learning.
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Teaching approaches: functional approaches in EFL/ ESOL
An article discussing functional approaches to teaching English.
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Teaching approaches: the grammar-translation method
An article discussing the grammar-translation approach to language learning.
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Teaching approaches: checking-homework Challenge
Some ideas of how to make the whole-class correction of homework less of a chore and more of an active challenge.
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Teaching approaches: the negotiated syllabus
An article discussing the notion of the negotiated syllabus.
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Teaching approaches: what is the silent way?
An article discussing the Silent Way approach to language learning.
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Teaching approaches: What is "suggestopedia"?
An article discussing the concept of suggestopedia.
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ArticleTeaching approaches: task-based learning
An article discussing different models for the organization of language lessons, including Task-Based Learning.
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Teaching approaches: total physical response
A discussion of the Total Physical Response approach to language teaching.
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Teaching approaches: translation as a language learning tool
An article discussing the benefits of translation as a language learning tool.
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Methodology: the natural approach
Practical advice on The Natural Approach and how to use it in the ELT classroom.
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Lesson Share: Discussions: One minute, any topic (any time)!
This is an all-time favourite among the students I've taught over the years as it energizes students and enables students to practise listening and speaking.
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ArticleESOL support: Questions and answers
Chris Speck gives tips and advice on how to teach ESOL adults to read and write.
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Lesson Share: Exchanging information: Don't answer back
I got this idea from a quiz show on a radio programme last year. It guarantees confusion and lots of laughter in the classroom, perfect for teenagers.
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One thing leads to another
An American English worksheet to put the stages of a relationship in order according to different criteria.
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Animal instinct
An American English worksheet to pretend you are an animal and to give personal information as if you were that animal. To guess what animals other people are pretending to be.
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Animal instinct
A British English worksheet to pretend you are an animal and to give personal information as if you were that animal. To guess what animals other people are pretending to be.
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British English: Anger is heat – worksheet and teacher's notes
To highlight the metaphorical meanings of several words and phrases related to anger.
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Skills: teaching English using anecdotes
Learners are often keen to hear stories about the teacher's life (even if they are not 100% true!). Here are some ideas for creating richer, more varied personal anecdotes.
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Ancient Egypt
Cross-curricular materials for teaching English through the topic of Ancient Egypt