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Teaching English Grammar Effectively: Exploring the Difference Between Explicit and Implicit Grammar Teaching
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IntroductionThe decades-old debate between explicit and implicit grammar teaching is one of the most...

The Importance of Building a Classroom Library: Creating a Reading Culture in the Classroom
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Books are powerful tools in language learning. They provide examples of authentic language and expos...

3 Activity Adaptations to Boost Student Participation in Class
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Active participation is what makes a class successful. Engaging in discussions, sharing thoughts and...

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Teaching tips

Laying the foundation of a successful school year
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As the new school year starts to unfold, both veteran and new teachers will face new challenges (or ...

Technology in the classroom
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Technology in the classroomLearning technologies have been essential for teachers and students for d...

What to consider when teaching introverts
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Most teachers are aware of multiple intelligences theory and may have an interest in how personality...

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Life as a teacher

15 must-remember tips for new language teachers
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Whether working in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, there’s one thing the teaching community has...

Seven ways to use the summer to prepare for next semester
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For every teacher who returns exhausted and sunburned after the summer vacation, there’s another who...

Here’s what you need to thrive as a teacher this year
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The start of a new year, new semester—even a new week!—calls for a blank slate. This New Year, focus...

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