Категорія: Teaching
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Vocabulary lists when learning a new language – pros and cons
Whether you are a teacher or a learner, you know what vocabulary lists are. I’m a polyglot of 7 languages and a foreign language teacher. To be honest, I used to hate them. But then I realized that they can be helpful in learning a foreign language. Of course, it depends on how learners organize…
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11 Reasons Why Students Make Mistakes
We all make mistakes. They are a natural part of our lives, especially when we are learning a foreign language. Our students make mistakes, too. I do believe that if we know why our students make mistakes, we will be able to provide better feedback. Thus, the lessons will be more productive. Fear of making…
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6 ідей для вправ до Дня подяки для вашого уроку англійської мови
This year (2023) Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated on November 23. If you talk about it with your learners, here are some exercises you could use in your lesson. The topic “Thanksgiving Day” is a great opportunity to learn new words, revise or learn new grammar, practice speaking skills, and improve critical thinking. It is…
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Пам'ять, словниковий запас і стрес
In the last 613 days of the full-scale invasion of russian forces of Ukraine, I have not come across a single post on Facebook about stress, memory loss, vocabulary loss, or anything like that. Last year I wanted to share my post, but I wasn’t ready for any advice in the comments (even when I…
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How to make images and texts accessible
When it comes to creating a picture, handouts, e-books, thumbnails, or something else on Canva, we all want our images and texts to be as good as possible. Am I right? I have gathered the most useful links that will definitely help you make your images and texts as user-friendly as possible. When we create…
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Як я зробила свій робочий простір затишнішим за допомогою розумних світлодіодних панелей RGB
It is October. The winter is coming. There are fewer and fewer sunny days. That is why I wanted to make my working area more cozy and cheerful at the same time. I had a few things on my mind: to decorate my desk with a garland and get some RGB LED lights. As I…
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7 простих стратегій для формувати рефлексивних учнів
Reflective learners actively think about and analyze their thoughts, feelings, and actions. Moreover, they use these experiences and insights to make decisions to improve their learning. This not only leads to a more effective and positive learning experience but also enhances our personal growth. A reflective language learner constantly asks themselves these questions: By asking…
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Чому і як я почала вивчати грецьку мову
In 2018, I promised myself not to learn a new language. Seven languages were enough for me. Just enough. As a lifelong learner and as a foreign language teacher, I do know that learning a language is not easy. It takes time and effort. Later in 2020, I started learning American Sign Language as a…
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How to become a Legal English teacher – 10 practical tips
In today’s interconnected world, communicating effectively in English is a crucial skill that transcends borders and industries. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) takes this idea further. It tailors language instruction to suit the specific needs of learners within a particular field or profession. Legal English is a prime example of ESP. It equips legal professionals…
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Enhance Your Lessons with this Free Design Tool – Canva
Canva is a free design tool. There, you can design anything you’d like! I highly recommend using Canva for creating handouts for your lessons, workbooks, e-books, and presentations. I guess all teachers design handouts, right? In addition, you don’t need to have any design knowledge. You can add things by dragging and dropping them, for…
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