Author Archive | Shane Mac Donnchaidh

9 ESL Reading Exercises for More Complete Comprehension

Reading is important. No doubt about it. While it is often referred to as a “passive” skill in language learning along with listening, it is no easy tiger to tame. It requires focus, motivation and knowledge. Fortunately, as with …

8 Smart Ways to Rock EAL Assessment in the Classroom

For a teacher, assessment can be exhausting. You may even think of it as the bane of your working life. It can seem endless and, even worse, at times it can seem pointless: reams of paperwork imposed from on high …