4 Practical Interpersonal Communication Activities We all know that authentic communication goes both ways, as an ongoing dialogue between two or more people. But so …
What Is Computer-assisted Language Learning? If you’re a teacher like me, you know how hard it is to get students off their smartphones and paying …
The Suggestopedia Method of Teaching There is a huge range of different language teaching methods that can help your students to develop their skills, but …
The Lexical Approach in Language Teaching Which do you think is more important—advancing vocabulary or teaching grammar? What if I told you that “neither” is a …
15 Engaging Language Classroom Translation Activities Translation is a common activity in language courses and classrooms, but it can prove challenging for many students. If you …
Using Context in Language Teaching: 10 Approaches What exactly is “context”? In language teaching, the word “context” is actually used in different ways, including: Where you are …
The Silent Way Teaching Method There are endless teaching methods that have evolved over time. And hovering wordlessly in a category by itself is a …
8 Foreign Language Project Ideas In your class, it can be scary to give your students control over something as critically important as their own …
Teaching Language Through Literature: 7 Useful Techniques Teaching literature in the target language provides an incredible look at the relationship between language and culture. Not only …
Code-switching in the Classroom: Why It Happens and How to Use It When you’re pursuing the sacred goal of language immersion in the classroom, slipping into a language other than the target …