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Be original!
Do your students read original fiction? Here are three fun stories for them to explore.Continue Reading -
Twice upon a time...
"For storytelling is always the art of repeating stories, and this art is lost when the stories are no longer retained.Continue Reading -
Fairies, flutes and flowers...
Lusmore and the Fairies - an Irish folktale What are the first things that come to your mind when you think of Ireland and Irish folktales?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 -
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 -
Hooked on Books: Michele Rocchetti on bringing illustration and literature into the language class
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 -
Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
March brings many exciting cultural events, and one of the most popular is St. Patrick's Day, Ireland's national day on March 17th.Continue Reading -
Read to Be Happy!
Think of your happiest moments. How many of them are connected to reading and sharing stories? What are the happiest books you have read?Continue Reading -
World Poetry Day with our favourite poems
Poetry should be treasured every day of the year, but especially on March 21st, World Poetry Day.Continue Reading -
World Water Day: Classroom resources for young learners and teens
In 2010 the UN officially recognized the human right to water and sanitation. Water covers 71% of the earth's surface. It makes up 60% of our bodies and is vital for all known forms of life.Continue Reading -
Book Club and Reading Games: Change your name and First lines game
If you are looking for ways to introduce new titles to your students and get them to do some language activities at the same time, check out our two reading games.Continue Reading