visual literacy
Looking together: word and image interplay in picture books
Picture books are rich resources for language development as well as visual literacy development, regardless of the age of your students.
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Looking together: visual storytelling in The Thinking Train stories
How do the visual elements in our picture book series, The Thinking Train influence reading experience and meaning-making?
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Quick Guide to Children's Books 3: Illustrated fiction
The world of children's literature is an enchanting place which often looks like a colourful maze with imaginary creatures in fantastic worlds.
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Using the illustrations in graded readers – practical ideas and activities
Why use illustrations in language lessons
For exam preparation: PET and FCE; TOEFL and IELTS Speaking and Writing parts
To improve critical thinking and comprehens
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Visual Storytelling with Helbling Young Readers
Recently I had an interesting discussion about choosing teaching materials for young learners.
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Graphic stories in language education
Graphic stories, comic books, cartoons and manga have long been incorporated in language teaching programmes, and we do not need to spend too much time on convincing teachers of the benefits of these
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Quick Guide to Children's Books 2: Silent books
The world of children's literature is an enchanting place which often looks like a colourful maze with imaginary creatures in fantastic worlds.
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Quick Guide to Children's Books 4: Comic books and graphic novels
The world of children's literature is an enchanting place which often looks like a colourful maze with imaginary creatures in fantastic worlds.
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Reading Images: Illustration-based language practice
Illustrations in readers are excellent resources for a language teacher.
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Using the illustrations in graded readers – visualization
We learn and teach how to speak, write, read and listen in English, but we often forget that visual literacy and visualization is also an essential part of language education.
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