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Author: Sean Bermingham

Sean Bermingham is an Executive Editor for National Geographic Learning. A former English language teacher, Sean has given presentations and workshops at language teaching conferences in Asia and North America. He is currently based in Singapore, where he works on the development of new products for the global ELT market, including coursebooks, digital components, and instructor materials.

Are Your Students “Future-Ready”?

27 March 2025 Sean Bermingham 21st Century Learners 3 comments

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

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A 7-Step Framework for Vocabulary Study while Reading

19 May 2020 Sean Bermingham Teaching Adults 2 comments

Research suggests that reading can be one of the best tools to boost a language learner’s vocabulary. The following 7-step guide provides some tips to help students maximize their vocabulary gains while reading independently. 1. Read something interesting and at the right level. The first step is to make sure

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Reading as Exploration: Tips for Effective Reading Lessons

18 December 2019 Sean Bermingham Teaching Adults, Teaching Teens Leave a comment

“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere,” wrote the journalist Mary Schmich. It allows us to explore the world and make exciting discoveries. But for many language learners, reading in English is a challenging and often frustrating experience. So, how can we inspire our student readers and guide them to

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Three New Literacies for Today’s Classroom

8 May 2018 Sean Bermingham Teaching Adults, Teaching Teens One comment

“Now is the time that we need to rethink what we mean by the word ‘literacy’.” – Professor Michael Wesch, Cultural Anthropologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer What does “literacy” mean? Traditionally, it’s the ability to read and write, but in today’s interconnected and high-tech world that definition may no

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