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Identify key words and chunks from a short text and learn about different types of formulaic language (e.g. compound nouns and adjectives) and how alliteration is a common feature. Practice an unusual – and effective – technique for memorising vocabulary.
This interactive video lesson, based on an interview on France24, explores how Netflix is radically changing workplace culture for the better by insisting on greater transparency and feedback among coworkers. It also includes a Quizlet set for review.
The quality of learning and learner engagement is closely tied to the concept of interaction patterns. What proportion of the questions you ask are open-ended? How often do you get your learners to interact with each other? Are they given …
Interaction patterns and the constructivist approach to learning Go to post »
Are you a researcher or is reading research a part of your professional development? Find out about the Planck Principle and watch to the end for my call to action.
Last spring I came across a tweet promoting a series of webinars by prominent researchers for the MA/PhD in applied linguistics at Mary Immaculate College. Dr. Anne O’Keefe’s talk, entitled Looking at learner grammar competency rather than error: What makes …
High impact grammar: teaching adverbs with corpora Go to post »
This is an interactive video based on the first 30 minutes of an interview between the comedian and social activist Russell Brand and the historian and public intellectual Yuval Harari. It includes: comprehension checks annotated transcripts discussion prompts vocabulary flashcards …
The future of education: an interview with Yuval Harari and Russell Brand Go to post »
This C1/C2 EFL lesson on self-care and meditation was inspired by The 10% Happier podcast. It includes lexical chunks, recontextualisation, a Quizlet set, speaking prompts and interactive video. For ease of viewing use the maximise button below (in the shape …
This is a C1/C2 level lesson with an interactive video from the School of Life. It includes both lexical and grammatical elements, with particular emphasis on adverb use.