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May 30, 2018

Emma

Teacher Talk. People Talk.

When we're talking it's hard to know what's going on in the heads of the learner. How do you control your teacher talking time (TTT)? And…

Blog classroom management, Module One TEFL Preparation Course, Module Two TEFL Preparation Course, Paulo Freire, personalisation, teacher talking time (TTT)

June 1, 2018

Emma

The Power of Noticing

Observation is important when thinking about learning in any context - watching how understanding, epiphanies and other learning experiences take place, where and when. Observation in…

Blog emergent language, language clarification, learner-centredness, Module One TEFL Preparation Course, monitoring, noticing

June 1, 2018

Emma

Motivation in the classroom

Brian isn't feeling so refreshed. He's tired of the exam factory. What can we do when we are required to complete a coursebook - say for…

Blog classroom management, contextualisation, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, learner-centredness, Module One TEFL Preparation Course, Module Two TEFL Preparation Course, personalisation, rapport

June 4, 2018

Emma

Teaching Pronunciation in the Classroom

Tony Penston, founder of TP Publications and author of “Essential Phonetics for English Language Teachers”, and “A Concise Grammar for English Language Teachers”, gives us his…

Blog English language teaching reference books, language clarification, language practice, productive skills, pronunciation, speaking

June 4, 2018

Emma

English Language Teaching Books

These books on English language teaching are often on the recommended reading list given to you by many teacher trainers. Some may help with your pre-training…

July 10, 2018

Emma

How can I apply and prepare for my CELTA course?

How can I apply for a CELTA course? What are the best ways to prepare for the CELTA and even come out with a better result…

Blog, Prepare for English Teacher Training, Prepare for the CELTA Apply for a CELTA Course, Prepare for the CELTA, Tips to pass the CELTA4 Comments

July 12, 2018

Emma

Replacing the Course Material

The Curator Having a background in museums, I’m well familiar with the term “curate”. In a museum sense, the curator is the subject specialist and chief story-teller.…

Blog contextualisation, course material analysis, differentiation, learner needs, Module One TEFL Preparation Course, Module Three TEFL Preparation Course, personalisation, reading, writing, Young Learners

Permaculture is all about letting things get messy and observing ELTcampus

July 12, 2018

Emma

Where the Growth is. An Interview with Jim Scrivener.

This month we talk with twice ESU Duke of Edinburgh Prize winner, Jim Scrivener. Best known for his book “Learning Teaching” (Macmillan ELT), a wide-ranging guidebook…