reading methodology
Making connections: Experiences and abstract concepts
When we thought about the past year, both on this blog and in our daily lives, one thing stood out as being especially important - the connections we forge and keep.
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Engaging in dialogue during reading time
We often think of reading as a solitary, silent activity, but it can also be a noisy pair or group event which keeps students busy.
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Build vocabulary with young learners: tips and resources
The building blocks of our language are words: words that children love learning.
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Working with Shakespeare in the English class
Shakespeare is literally everywhere in the English language, and if you are an English teacher, there is no way you can avoid the Bard.
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Resourceful Reading Teachers 1: Four Resources Model of Reading in Action 3
In the first part of our series focusing on different approaches to and models of reading we revised the Four Resources model of reading (Luke and Freebody 1999).
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Resourceful Reading Teachers 1: Four Resources Model of Reading in Action 2
In the first part of our series focusing on different approaches to and models of reading we revised the Four Resources model of reading (Luke and Freebody 1999).
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Resourceful Reading Teachers 1: Four Resources Model of Reading in Action 1
In the first part of our series focusing on different approaches to and models of reading we revised the Four Resources model of reading (Luke and Freebody 1999).
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Resourceful Reading Teachers 1: Four Resources Model of Reading
It's easy to get lost in the maze of reading strategies, skills, practices, cycles, models and methodologies. How do you approach reading in the classroom?
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Once upon a time...
'Once upon a time...' What kind of memories do these words bring back? What stories come to mind?
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Let's talk about plot twists (and use them in the English class)
How do you feel about unexpected plot twists and surprise endings? Do you remember any films or books which surprised you so much that you couldn't stop thinking about them?
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Discover our Young Readers
Whether you're learning your first or second language, you cannot start reading early enough. A good educational program will revolve around stories.
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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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