Before reading this article, click here to take a short survey related to skills for global communication. I will discuss your responses in my next blog post and at my upcoming webinar. Like many industries of today, the world of English language teaching is changing rapidly. In our attempt to keep up with the times and stay relevant, we have spent decades trying to embrace the newest technology in
The Slingshot Challenge by our partners at the National Geographic Society is now accepting submissions! This exciting initiative gives students ages 13–18 the opportunity to research, create, and share a 1-minute video focused on solving an important environmental challenge in their community. Why should English language educators share the Slingshot
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, English proficiency has become a crucial asset for career success. Whether in business, technology, healthcare, or academia, professionals around the world rely on English to collaborate, innovate, and communicate effectively. Context: The demand for English in the workplace extends beyond technical knowledge. Research shows that
For young learners of English, the world is full of wonders waiting to be explored, challenges to be overcome, and lessons to be learned. Finding English language learning content that can bring those wonders into the classroom or finding role models to inspire young learners can be challenging. Who better
Author Emily Bryson shares her experience at Peru’s Boiling River and some activities educators can use to bring the Boiling River to their classrooms.
In this post, National Geographic Learning author John Hughes reflects on his experience traveling to Peru’s Boiling River and shares what learning and working in an interdisciplinary environment taught him about English language education.
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The Climate Crisis has the power to evoke the widest spectrum of emotions you can possibly imagine, from anxiety and fear to hope and empowerment. These feelings profoundly impact how we approach the topic in educational settings. In a recent webinar with National Geographic Learning, I explored strategies for addressing
More and more English language educators understand the importance of focusing not only on developing our learners’ linguistic competence, but also on helping them use English to connect with people who have different perspectives, beliefs and behavioural norms from their own. The push to help students develop global competence by the
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