The following is a list of websites offering free access to teaching and learning resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. Quizlet — Using Quizlet’s free study sets, study modes and in-class game, you can instantly create a more engaged classroom. News-O-Matic — News-O-Matic is the first daily newspaper just for kids. It provides […]
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TESOLANZ statement on COVID-19
Dear members, We are moving into uncertain times. We’re teaching and supporting in new ways, while also learning about new modes of delivery. This nationwide lockdown is uncharted territory for us as a country, but as a sector, I have found TESOL to be remarkably creative, resilient, and resourceful. If […]
TOEFL research grants
ETS (Educational Testing Service) is pleased to announce the TOEFL® Committee of Examiners (COE) 2021 Research Grant Programs. Full details about the three grant programs are available using the links below. TOEFL COE Research Program TOEFL COE research grants are intended to support research on topics related to the TOEFL […]
Reading research: English language teachers’ practices and priorities
A survey undertaken by Northumbria University and the British Council for all English language teachers, teacher trainers and other ELT professionals. To what extent do you read research about English language teaching and learning? What kind of publications do you read, how often do you read them, and to what […]
CLESOL 2020 abstract deadline extended
The call for abstracts for the CLESOL 2020 conference has been extended to Friday 6 March 2020. Notification of acceptance: Friday 27 March 2020. Get in quick! No late submissions will be accepted. Make your submission on the CLESOL 2020 website.
Picture discussion
This can be used as a speaking activity with lower level classes. With any class it can be a quick filler or warm-up activity. I cut photos from the newspaper, the human interest ones, not political, because newspaper photos are often striking, clever, funny etc. Within a couple of weeks […]