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Vocabulary development with graded readers
We have learnt that the secret of vocabulary growth is continuous practice and contextualisation, consolidation, and constant recycling of words learnt.Continue Reading -
Visual Storytelling with Helbling Young Readers
Recently I had an interesting discussion about choosing teaching materials for young learners.Continue Reading -
Lesson plan: Virginia Woolf
At first glance, reading Modernist fiction with language learners might seem like a challenging idea.Continue Reading -
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 comprehension skills To impContinue Reading -
Using graphic stories
Graphic stories have never been more popular and relevant than now.Continue Reading -
Uncle Tom's Cabin in the classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.Continue Reading -
A Christmas Lesson with Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol Special
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Elspeth Rawstron, illustrated by Valentina Mai.Continue Reading -
All about adaptations: speaking and writing tasks to have fun with adaptations
This week we have been looking at various aspects of adaptations.Continue Reading -
All about adaptations
Think of your favourite classic tale or novel, and then try to remember the different adaptations you have read, seen or heard of it.Continue Reading -
Alice in Wonderland: Lesson Plan and Resources - Part 2
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland never ceases to amaze us and it is definitely a story which is suitable for readers of all ages. In our first Alice in Wonderland lesson&nbsContinue Reading -
Alice in Wonderland: Lesson Plan and Resources - Part 1
Let's get 'curiouser and curiouser' this year, and start celebrating Lewis Carroll's fascinating classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.Continue Reading -
A talent to thrill - 2 exciting political thrillers
Detective stories, mysteries and thrillers have enjoyed immense popularity in recent years. Just think of Scandinavian thrillers like the Millenium trilogy, or TV series like House of Cards.Continue Reading