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Back to school: 5 tips to stay flexible and creative
How do you feel about the new school term? Excited yet uncertain at the same time? You are not alone. We are all looking forward to seeing each other again after the holidays.Continue Reading -
Cats in fiction and in the classroom
How many famous cats can you list off the top of your head? As we started thinking about our favourite fictional and real feline friends, we realized that there are quite a lot of them.Continue Reading -
Tips on choosing graded readers for teens and adults
During the holidays and the school term, we should always be ready to recommend books based on our students’ language needs, levels and interests.Continue Reading -
Talking philosophy with children
"Philosophy, if it cannot answer so many questions as we could wish, has at least the power of asking questions which increase the interest of the world, and show the strangeness and wonder lying justContinue Reading -
Brontë sisters film projects: Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre
Reading classic readers can be a fun discovery for teenagers, but it's often helpful if they can find connections with the texts; bridges, and paths that will help them find a way into the text.Continue Reading -
The Age of Innocence: projects for the English 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 -
Have fun with books on Paperback Book Day
Do you prefer paperback or hardcover books?Continue Reading -
Tips on choosing a young reader
During the holidays and the school term, it is important to have a clear picture of the reading possibilities of our young learners.Continue Reading -
Curious writing habits
Reading about our favourite writers’ habits is a bit like peeking behind the curtains in a theatre or reading the secret recipes of our favourite chocolate factory.Continue Reading -
Be inspired by writing in a foreign language
How do you feel when you write in English? How does writing in a foreign language change your sense of identity and perspective on the world around you?Continue Reading -
Promoting learner autonomy in young learners
Learning to be responsible for their own learning is an indispensable skill for all language learners no matter how old they are.Continue Reading