All articles by Tim Bowen – Page 27
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Lesson Share: Energizers: More complex 'Simon Says'
A higher level adaptation of a well-known game.
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Methodology: feedback in communicative classrooms
Advice on giving appropriate oral feedback in communicative classrooms.
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Classroom management: The triangular classroom
Tim Bowen discusses the possible benefits of using a triangular classroom.
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Grammar and vocabulary: using dictionaries in the EFL/ESL classroom
Advice and discussion about using dictionaries in the EFL/ESL classroom.
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ArticleClassroom management: Teaching mixed-ability classes
Tim Bowen offers practical advice and suggestions on teaching English to students in mixed-ability classes.
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Methodology: using comic strips in class
Tim Bowen gives practical tips and suggestions on how to use comic strips in class.
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Lesson Share: Energizers: The circle game
This game can be used to revise vocabulary or as a means of learning new words. Its main function, however, is as a physical activity designed to get the students moving around and revive tired minds.
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Phrase of the week: Hobson's choice
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase Hobson's choice.
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Lesson Share: Team games: The categories game
This activity can be used to recycle or brainstorm vocabulary and is appropriate for all levels.
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Vocabulary: while, whilst, burned, burnt
A discussion about using 'while' versus 'whilst' and 'burned' versus 'burnt'.
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Phrase of the week: to take the bull by the horns
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to take the bull by the horns.
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Phrase of the week: to kick the bucket
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to kick the bucket.
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Lesson Share: Memory games: Being observant
An exercise that can be used either as an introduction to a vocabulary lesson based on clothes, colours and patterns or as revision of this area of language.
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Phrase of the week: to let the cat out of the bag
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to let the cat out of the bag.
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Grammar and vocabulary: techniques for autonomous vocabulary learning
An article highlighting useful techniques for autonomous vocabulary learning.
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English for specific purposes: Aspects of teaching Business English
Tim Bowen explores the different aspects of teaching Business English.
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Teaching approaches: what is audiolingualism?
An article discussing the concept of audiolingualism.
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ArticleTeaching approaches: the communicative classroom
An article discussing the communicative language teaching approach.
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Teaching approaches: computer assisted language learning
An article discussing the development of computer assisted language learning.