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 […]
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Research survey on NZ language teacher trainers
A message from Anthea Fester English Language Teacher Training: A stocktake of current perspectives and practices Kia ora Language teacher trainers in Aotearoa/New Zealand. We are currently conducting research taking stock of the perspectives and practices of language teacher trainers in Aotearoa/New Zealand. We would really appreciate it if you […]
TESOL International registration deals for TESOLANZ members
We are currently offering the following deals for TESOLANZ members who are interested in becoming members of TESOL International Association and wish to attend the TESOL 2020 International Convention in Denver, Colorado on 31 March to 3 April 2020. Complimentary TESOL memberships for TESOLANZ members If you are a TESOLANZ […]
The TESOLANZ Journal is now open for 2020 submissions
Are you a language educator and/or applied linguist and wish to contribute to a long-running New Zealand academic journal? The TESOLANZ Journal is now open for submissions for its upcoming 2020 volume. Closing date for submissions is Monday 3 August 2020. Please see the TESOLANZ Journal page for more information.
Two quick speaking and reading activities
Buttons for stimulating speech I collect old buttons. Here’s a lesson I did using my buttons. Students selected one (and many of them are fascinating.) They had to draw and describe the garment it came from say who was wearing it where that person was how they came to lose […]
Help Migori Education Centre in Western Kenya
A message from Deryn Hardie Boys (former treasurer, TESOLANZ) One of my former Victoria University colleagues is trying to raise money over the next two months for rebuilding the boys dormitory at a high school in Kenya. Have a look at the following link. The video explains it all. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/dormitory-needs-urgent-replacement-to-save-school […]