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The gift of reading
Look at your bookshelf. Do you still remember which books were given to you as gifts? Who gave them to you and on what occasion?Continue Reading -
Interactive reading: learn, think and play with The Thinking Train series
Among the multitude of benefits of reading stories in the language class, we would like to point out the importance of interaction during reading sessions.Continue Reading -
Inspiring teachers: teaching young learners in Italy
In this series we talk to inspiring teachers who use stories and storytelling to set up reading programmes and creative projects, and use the arts and literature to develop their students’ languaContinue Reading -
Inspiring teachers: reading and dramatization in Germany
In this series we talk to inspiring teachers who use stories and storytelling to set up reading programmes and creative projects, and use the arts and literature to develop their students’ languaContinue Reading -
Inspiring teachers: group reading radio play in Germany
In this series we talk to inspiring teachers who use stories and storytelling to set up reading programmes and creative projects, and use the arts and literature to develop their students’ languaContinue Reading -
Inspiring teachers: creativity and reading in Germany
In this series we talk to inspiring teachers who use stories and storytelling to set up reading programmes and creative projects, and use the arts and literature to develop their students’ languaContinue Reading -
Hooked on stories: Interview with Amy Sutton
We have all met inspiring storytellers who can hold the attention of their audience and make listening to a story an exciting and memorable event.Continue Reading -
Hooked on Books: mindfulness and reading with Jane Revell
In this series of interviews we talk to teachers, ELT writers, visual artists and researchers about the importance of using literature in the language classroom.Continue Reading -
Exploring India with Kim in 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 -
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 -
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 -
Book Club and Reading Games: Book postcard and Which classic Red Reader should you read now?
Write a book postcard This activity can work with any age group: young learners, teens and even adults.Continue Reading