Getting English language students to practice outside of class (OUP ELT blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036]


OUP ELT says, “For many teachers the extension of language learning outside the classroom can really benefit their students, but how can you be sure they’re using the right materials to further their practice? Freelance teacher trainer, Zarina Subhan-Brewer, looks at how Oxford Online Practice can complement their classroom activities.

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A story of education before technology (Pearson blog)

[ELTWeekly Volume 7, Issue 6 | February 9, 2015 | ISSN 0975-3036]


Jodie Lopez says, “

I don’t feel I was at school too long ago. I finished in 1997, after sixth-form. But this week I was reminded that people born in 1997 are now legally adults. As I was leaving school, they were entering the world. Cue some weeping and wrinkle checking in the mirror.

Then after wondering how I had changed, I began to ponder how education in my lifetime has changed; which is largely the pondering of the impact of technology.

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