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Graphic stories in language education
Graphic stories, comic books, cartoons and manga have long been incorporated in language teaching programmes, and we do not need to spend too much time on convincing teachers of the benefits of theseContinue Reading -
Back to school: Plan ahead for success
A new school term has just begun bringing with its meetings, lots of planning and great expectations. How do you feel about the new term? Do you have any special plans?Continue Reading -
Ideas for International Literacy Day
Can your students imagine what it would be like not to be able to read and write?Continue Reading -
Serialisations in the language class
What is serialisation? And why are we telling you about it? In a previous blog we defined serialised stories as ‘series’, similar to our television series today.Continue Reading -
Explore Great Expectations in 6 steps
Teaching Dickens is like having access to the best available source to teach English culture and language.Continue Reading -
Book Clubs with a Twist
One of my favourite 'theme' book club is the slow reading group in Wellington, New Zealand.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 -
Book Club and Reading Games: Name the Book 2 and First Lines Game
There will always come a time in either your Book Club or in your classroom, that you and your students will be looking for new titles.Continue Reading -
Man or Monster: Frankenstein in the Classroom
Say the name 'Frankenstein' in your class, and it will spark a reaction in every student.Continue Reading -
Themed Book Club Party Ideas
The seasons have changed, school events are building up, and special dates are still a while away.Continue Reading -
Anne of Green Gables Projects for the English Class
From Canada all the way to Japan, Anne (with an'e') Shirley is one of the most popular characters of children's literature.Continue Reading -
The Thinking Train: Reading and learning with stories
We start developing a love of books and reading well before we are independent readers, and why should it be different when we are learning a second language?Continue Reading