Category Archives: Language Teaching Strategies

Language Teaching Methodology: A Text-based Approach

Introduction to a Text-based language teaching methodology. What is it? How does it work? What [...]

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Tips for effective foreign language teaching

Here are some of the best tips for effective foreign language teaching that will improve [...]

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How can Cuisenaire rods transform English grammar teaching?

Cuisenaire rods are traditionally used as learning aids in mathematics. They can be deployed to [...]

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Top 5 inspirational videos for language teachers

Interesting ideas from how to motivate your students to how to help them become more [...]

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What is CLIL and how to use it in language teaching?

Through the CLIL language teaching method, students not only learn a second language but also [...]

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What’s the difference between teaching EFL and ESL?

There are significant differences between ESL and EFL learners and teaching methods suitable for the [...]

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How to implement interactive language teaching strategies in your classroom

Interactive language teaching strategies are widely recommended to make classes increasingly focused on student participation [...]

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Five ways that language educators can promote student agency

How to develop the feeling of ownership and sense of control in students over their [...]

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How to get students to talk more in language classes?

Students have to practice speaking skills in order to reach fluency in a foreign language. [...]

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How can ESL/EFL teachers address 5 common problems in learning English

What are the 5 most common problems ESL and EFL students face and how ESL/EFL [...]