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Four Ideas for Using Complex Audio in Class

Four Ideas for Using Complex Audio in Class

Have you ever gotten tired of using your course book’s neat and tidy audio for your classes? Ever think: this stuff just doesn’t fit with what my students do everyday outside their classroom? I’ve had this happen to me many times, and I think there’s something we can do about it. Don’t get me wrong: ...

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Do You Learn in a Straight Line?

Language learning doesn’t happen in a straight line. It’s more like a complex web of scribbles. But if you take a peek into your language course, you’ll notice that your syllabus seems to move in a mostly straight line. It progresses, step by step, and quite seamlessly from chapter/unit 1 through to course end.  Reviews ...

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Does your ESL class “Upgrade” your Students?

English class, from a teaching perspective, usually flows around grammar rules, vocabulary words, listening exercises and course book readings. It’s a product focused environment. The other day on my way to a class, I heard an amusing announcement for a local English school. Their catch line: Come in for your free English lesson. 9/10 people ...

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Does your ESL class "Upgrade" your Students?

English class, from a teaching perspective, usually flows around grammar rules, vocabulary words, listening exercises and course book readings. It’s a product focused environment. The other day on my way to a class, I heard an amusing announcement for a local English school. Their catch line: Come in for your free English lesson. 9/10 people ...

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