All Blog Posts
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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 -
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: 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 -
Meet the illustrator: Simone Manfrini
How do you illustrate a famous classic? What are the first steps you take in this exciting process?Continue 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 -
Mum's the word: mothers in literature
When you look at mother figures in classic literature, you will find an extensive portrayal of motherhood, examined and narrated from every possible perspective.Continue Reading -
10 fun bookish things to do
What do you feel when you are surrounded by books? Excitement? Curiosity? A sense of adventure?Continue Reading -
Get ready for Halloween: Spooky classics to read now
Halloween always comes at a perfect time during the school term when both teachers and students are ready to have some fun.Continue Reading -
The Green Room: Bring the theatre to the classroom
The popularity of the TV show Glee or the film musicals like Les Misérables and La La Land shows us that the world of theatre and acting has become an exciting talking point fContinue 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 -
Hooked on Words: Interview with Julie Moore, lexicographer and corpus researcher
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