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Digital Literacy in the English Classroom: Engagement
Focusing on digital literacy has become less of an option and more of an obligation for language teachers.Continue Reading -
Detectives in the English Classroom
Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Jules Maigret, Phillip Marlowe and Miss Marple are probably the most famous classic detectives we know from fiction.Continue Reading -
Detective Stories Special: Sherlock Holmes, Meet Richard MacAndrew, Book Lists
To celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's birthday on May 22nd we have a Detective Special with: A focus on Sherlock Holmes and Classical Detective Stories An interview with Richard MacAndrew, theContinue Reading -
Deborah’s dreams: how stories can make a difference
The graphic novel Jane, the Fox & Me by Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenault shows us that books and reading can work as protective shields, safe zones and islands of self-discovery.Continue Reading -
Dealing with dyslexia in the English classroom
We could say that dyslexia is as much of a learning difficulty as a teaching difficulty, and not only in the English classroom.Continue Reading -
Create Graphic Stories in Class
The project If you are looking for a multi-layered, creative and fun learning project for your classes, start a graphic story project with them.Continue Reading -
Conversation starters for reading lessons and book clubs
Have you ever experienced how miraculously a good question can kick-start a classroom discussion or your Book Club session? What kind of questions and statements work better than others?Continue Reading -
Colourful journeys
"First, the pulse of colour flooded the bay with blue, and the heart expanded with it and the body swam, only the next instant to be checked and chilled by the prickly blackness on the ruffled waves."Continue Reading -
Colour your days and your reading: a literary colour quiz
Do you ever feel blue? Do you easily see the silver lining? Have you ever felt green with envy?Continue Reading -
Collaborative projects online
Some important aspects of language development have emerged in the current situation of distance/online learning.Continue Reading -
Chris Lima: On trial and error
What does it mean to work with literature in English language teaching? What approaches to literary texts and reading practices in the classroom can help us with using literature?Continue Reading -
Choosing the right reader
An enjoyable and successful reading experience starts with choosing the right book.Continue Reading