In this section, you will find a number of publications, webinar recordings, conference presentations and interviews, as well as video tips which have been written to help you develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher in the professional practice 'Planning lessons and courses'. From advice on how to teach primary-aged students to supporting adult learners in the EFL classroom, the content you will find here is practical, insightful and full of ideas to support your teaching and planning for all kinds of learners.

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Word Wall – an excellent vocabulary building technique by Mrs. S. Akilandeswari

There are many time tested techniques to help students expand their vocabulary trove. Some of them are – learn 5 new words every day and use them regularly, read, read and read, keep a thesaurus and dictionary handy, use mnemonics, picture association, and so on.  These techniques may work but they are slow and steady process.

Maximising speaking opportunities

With remote teaching maximising speaking opportunities can be particularly difficult where the sessions are more teacher led and teacher talking time is increased.

Taking liberties

Use this lesson plan for learners aged 13-17 and adult students to look at the theme of gender stereotypes and equality.

Reading means loving

Teachers are the people who are largely responsible for shaping the young minds, and thus for the future of their students.

Making Vocabulary Learning Permanent

Vocabulary plays an important role in being able to communicate. And after you begin to learn a foreign language, communicating is the essential skill to promote. There are various techniques of vocabulary instruction, but are they effective for teaching and encouraging long-term learning?

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