We invited educators from around the world to share their questions about teaching teen English language learners. Dr. Jodi Crandall is here to provide answers! To read Part 1 of Jodi’s Q&A with our educator community, click here. “How do you manage a group of English as a foreign language
English is a useful tool that will enable our students to communicate internationally. When communicating with people from different language backgrounds, students will inevitably also be communicating with people across cultures. This means communicating with people who might have different norms, different behaviors, and different communication styles from what they
I’ve always loved reading. But when I started teaching, I found that my young learners didn’t necessarily share my views. Instead, I found that some of my class didn’t like reading, didn’t read (even in their first language), and felt that reading was boring. My students rapidly divided into two
Don’t press play (yet!) Using authentic video to develop communication skills? Don’t press play until you do three things! When I started teaching in the 1990s, I believed in the power of authentic video — news reports, documentaries, TV shows, films — to engage learners and bring real English into
We invited educators from around the world to share their questions about teaching teen English language learners. Dr. Jodi Crandall is here to provide answers! Jodi is a Professor Emerita and Co-Director of the MA TESOL Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is also a Series Editor
To many teachers, the term ‘Academic English’ can be confusing. After all, most of us trained to teach ‘General English’, and the idea of teaching English which is ‘academic’ and perhaps more complicated may not appeal. However, because there is a rising need for students to be adequately prepared for
Are your students struggling with parts of the IELTS or Cambridge exams? This post is for you!
In today’s media-saturated world, young learners are constantly presented with information from many different sources. As educators, it’s important to equip our students with the skills to navigate this complex landscape with confidence and discernment. In this post, we’re going to examine the connection between media literacy and critical thinking,
In today’s rapidly evolving global job market, students need more than just academic knowledge; they need future-ready skills that will help them adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Educators have been preparing students for their future for hundreds of years; after all, that is one of the main goals of
In this blog, NGL academic and training development manager Alex Warren looks at how teachers can best incorporate a visible learning philosophy into the English language classroom to empower students to reach their full potential. Before we get going, take a moment to pause and reflect. What do you think