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Confronting Climate Change Education in ELT

20 March 2024 National Geographic Learning Teaching Adults, Teaching Teens, Very Young Learners, Young Learners Leave a comment

Our world faces a number of challenges, and for many people, the most serious global issue is climate change, driven by the unsustainable use of the planet’s resources. But what does climate change have to do with English language teaching (ELT)? At first glance, ELT might have little to do

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Activities to Inspire Your Impact Learners

6 March 2024 National Geographic Learning 21st Century Learners, Teaching Teens Leave a comment

Impact is a six-level series for teenage English learners that is designed to inspire future global citizens. Sign up now to receive updates and teaching tips related to the new edition! Today’s learners are exposed to vast amounts of information. That means that now, more than ever, it is vital that students gain

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Six Tips for Teaching Academic Writing

14 February 2024 National Geographic Learning Academic Skills 2 comments

For many English language instructors, teaching academic writing can be a struggle. Perhaps that’s because we usually approach writing internally, and often without any kind of structure or process. Students might start with the first sentence and see where that takes them. But think of it this way: Unless you’re

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Teaching Real-World Communication in the English Classroom

26 January 2024 Delia Kidd Teaching Adults, Teaching Teens 4 comments

In the constantly evolving landscape of English language teaching, the necessity to focus on real-life communication over rote learning has gained much more prominence in recent years. Many researchers and practitioners have emphasized vocabulary acquisition and its role in fostering fluency and natural language use. This blog post explores the

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Nurturing Academic Competence in the ELL Classroom

14 December 2023 National Geographic Learning Academic Skills Leave a comment

Competence, in its general sense, reflects the ability to perform a task successfully, and it is typically comprised of a blend of both innate abilities and learned skills. For English-language learners to show that they are prepared to navigate the complexities of higher education, they must not only demonstrate linguistic

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Implementing Formative Assessment in 5 Simple Steps

21 November 2023 National Geographic Learning Academic Skills One comment

All teachers face the same question every day: How do I know if (and what) my students learned? Formative assessment—informal monitoring of students’ progress in a class—can help answer this question. It’s a way for teachers to check in on their students’ learning and inform teaching.   Ok, that all sounds

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Engage, Educate, Empower: Maximizing Learning with Infographics

13 November 2023 National Geographic Learning Academic Skills Leave a comment

When was the last time you read a long article online from start to finish, without seeing any images?   Most information today is communicated online via web articles and blogs—like this one—using a combination of text and images or graphics.   Why is this?   One reason is that infographics are liked

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Mediation: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

6 November 2023 Delia Kidd Teaching Adults, Teaching Teens Leave a comment

When you hear the term ‘mediation’, what words come to mind? Perhaps you might think of words such as negotiation, conflict, or resolution. In the common understanding of the term, the ‘mediator’ is a neutral third party in a situation of conflict who helps each party define the issues, see

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Thinking Skills for Young Learner Sustainable Development Education

23 October 2023 Ellen Setterfield Young Learners 2 comments

As we approach the 2030 target date for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we’re seeing increasing focus on these in our classrooms. As Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO, explains, “Education is at the heart of our efforts both to adapt to change and to transform the world

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Tips for Communication and Collaboration in the 21st Century Classroom

18 October 2023 National Geographic Learning Academic Skills Leave a comment

The ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with others are two of the most important skills for today’s learners. These skills need to be developed through consistent practice, so it’s important to provide plenty of opportunities for learners to speak and work with others in class. Below are some ideas

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