This is an article about Exam Nerves. You can print this out and use it with your class when they’re coming close to take an exam. Give a copy to each student so they can read it through at their leisure and prepare themselves. What are Exam Nerves? Some student […]
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Students, especially young ones, are easily distracted. And sometimes, especially with bigger classes, while you are standing at the front talking, the students at the back are reading a book, doing their homework, doodling or otherwise not listening to you. This is a very simple tip to make sure there […]
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English for Special Purposes or ESP is subset of English for a specific purpose which is likely related to their work. For example, a doctor who wishes to work in an English speaking country will need ESP biased towards medical English; a footballer from Italy signed to an English club […]
Continue ReadingESLdrama – Using Video Drama in the Classroom
ESLdrama is a brand new web series produced especially for learners of English. It’s stylish, clever and well produced. I watched the first episode earlier and found it completely engaging. Then I spoke to Sean James Sutton, the director of the series, to find out more… Jenny – Sean, why […]
Continue ReadingESL – English as a Second Language
ESL is an acronym for English as a Second Language. ESL students are people learning English as a second language, that is, as another language after their mother tongue or primary language. ESL programs are mainly for people living in an English speaking country, for example many US citizens speak […]
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