TEFL Articles

There is often fierce debate about the relative merits of Teacher Talking Time (TTT) and Student Talking Time (STT) in the classroom. Although TTT has its place in providing a model for students, it is clear that the principal objective of most students is to be able to use English verbally, ie talk as well as listen.

Back to school...

Provides writing guidelines for college and university students.

Each one of us is aware that our style of speech changes in the twinkling of an eye, as it were, depending on a wide range of variables...

Do idioms really call the shots?

A look at some of the factors that play an important role in the teaching-learning situation.

Giving your corporate classes the best approach

Analysing the Cambridge Proficiency Listening, Speaking and Reading

Use music in adult EFL classes to liven up FCE exam practice etc

Not everybody likes the modern electronic dictionary...

What kind of dictionary is best for learning English, how to choose a good learner's dictionary, and specific recommendations.

Some psychological techniques to use when you don't feel like learning English. Why passion for learning is a big advantage.

"Intellect or affect? one may ask. Certainly both. We should not view them as two forces vying with each other, but as the ends of a continuum that is called self-awareness and spiritual elevation."

Using skimming and scanning training to ready students for real texts

Why can't a woman be more like a man?

How you can learn English by playing adventure games on your computer.

A change in approach...

The basics to successful promotion of language courses.

Why reading is absolutely important in English learning. Why you don't need grammar books, what is grammar intuition, what is the best way to read.

Making sure games work in Young Learner ESL EFL ESOL classes

You probably already use video in the classroom - that is, you play and view video content of whatever origin. And your students certainly gain a good deal from exposure to the language in context that is typical of most video. But how often do you take the next logical step and venture into originating video content yourself?

Organization and time management for EFL ESL ESOL teacher

Ideas on how to replace the DELTA Diploma and MA

How and why to use music in YL Kindergarten and Primary classes

Why watching films is a good way to learn English. How to learn as much as possible from movies.

Why English classes and courses are a very poor way to learn English.

Why a dictionary is very important in learning English, and how learners don't realize it.