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 …
How to Become a Foreign Language Professor Do you have a love for sharing your hobbies, interests and culture with others? Does the thought of getting paid …
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 …
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 …
12 Engaging CLIL Lesson Plan Examples for Kids and Teenagers Like a long road trip, CLIL is one of those things that sounds magical from a distance. That is, until …
Communicative Language Teaching Lesson Plan Ideas Keeping a class engaged and interested is always a challenge. This was especially true when it came time for speaking …