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Books we give, books we get
February 14th is International Book Giving Day, a worldwide event that celebrates books.Continue Reading -
Building dialogues in the reading class
Dialogue and learning What are your most memorable experiences of learning something new? Thinking back, you may recall a given context (who was present or what the light was like, for exaContinue Reading -
Digital tools for video projects
Video projects are not only great fun, but they are also excellent for language development.Continue Reading -
Inspiring projects: Read, speak and upload!
We often talk about the use of technology in the language classroom, and it’s always inspiring to see real projects in which students use their digital and technical skills to create something new, baContinue Reading -
8 tips for teacher wellbeing
How does our own well-being contribute to our students’ learning?Continue Reading -
Eight stories about fantasy in The Thinking Train series
We never seem to tire of fairy tales, fantasy novels, and science fiction. From early childhood, these stories enchant their readers and fire their imagination.Continue Reading -
Doctor Dolittle 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 -
Reading Calendar: January-July
Every new year brings new opportunities to read new stories and revisit old classics with our students.Continue Reading -
Six stories about the power of family
The many ways our families can shape our personalities and guide our steps in life offer fascinating stories.Continue Reading -
From reading to performing: 3 Shakespeare plays in the language class
Bringing Shakespeare into the English class Whether our students know it or not, they may already be using Shakespeare's language. Not consciously, of course.Continue Reading -
Best books of 2019
At the end of the year, we like looking back to see what new titles have been published.Continue Reading -
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