All articles by Tim Bowen – Page 28
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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: 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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Lesson Share: Team games: Anagram race
An exercise which involves making short words out of a longer word.
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Lesson Share: Mingle activities: Fish and chips
A short mingle activity using well-known word pairs.
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Lesson Share: Mingle activities: Find your partner
There are numerous variations on this but one of the most effective is to prepare a series of two-line dialogues consisting of a statement (or a question) and a response.
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Lesson Share: Mingle activities: Pronunciation 'find someone who'.
This is a familiar exercise, widely used as a warmer and a 'get to know you' exercise, but the pronunciation version is a bit different and focuses the learners on this particular aspect of the language.
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Teaching English spelling: Useful Activities
An article offering suggestions for teaching English spelling from Tim Bowen.
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Phrase of the week: to beat about the bush
Tim Bowen sheds some light on the origins and definition of the phrase to beat about the bush.
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Grammar and vocabulary: What is Standard English?: Part 3
In the third part of this discussion and explanation on the concept of Standard English, Tim Bowen focuses on International English.
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Grammar and vocabulary: What is Standard English?: Part 2
In the second part of this discussion and explanation on the concept of Standard English, Tim Bowen focuses on American English.
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Grammar contrasts 1: used to and would
An article by Tim Bowen explaining the difference between 'used to' and 'would' when talking about the past.
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Grammar and vocabulary: What is Standard English?: Part 1
In the first part of this discussion and explanation on the concept of Standard English, Tim Bowen focuses on British English.