Consider your teaching philosophy as a guide, or roadmap, and a reflection of your beliefs about the role of the teacher, how language is learned, and the kind of learning…
I found an effective technique for students to learn phrases; it involves partnering them up and exchanging dialogue. This forces them not only to practice the phrases, but to create…
ESL teachers know that feedback is one of the most powerful tools for helping students succeed. But providing meaningful feedback can be tricky as it requires balancing learners’ cognitive, behavioural,…
The new school year has just started. We’ve already enrolled many students from diverse backgrounds. To me, it feels like learning everything new all over again. Their languages, their cultures,…
As immigration picks up and people from diverse cultures and backgrounds move to “safer” places, the host countries are increasingly exposed to new cultures and lifestyles. Suddenly, the neighborhood is…
Technology can not only help enhance learning experiences, but it can also address visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles. Visual learners retain and understand information best when it is presented…
