Teaching Matters: The Art of Teaching “Unplugged”
May 4, 2026
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“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” – Thomas Berger (1924-2014), American novelist What is teaching “unplugged?” How does…
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Teaching Matters: Observing and Leading Class Discussions
May 4, 2026
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“The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man’s observation, not overturning it.” —Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873), British novelist/politician What do you do while…
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Guest Post: What are the 6 Principles for Teaching English as a Second Language?
July 22, 2018
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“More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of teaching and the spirit in which the teaching is given.” —Bertrand Russell (1872-1970),…
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Tutoring Ethics: More Dos and Taboos for Novice English Tutors
July 19, 2018
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“Good judgement comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment.” —Rita Mae Brown (1944-), American writer and activist What are some…
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Teaching Matters: Tips on Tutoring Conversation Skills to Adult ESL Students
June 23, 2018
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“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” ―Tony Robbins (1960- ), American motivational speaker What does it mean to…
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Teaching with Skype: Practical Platform Advice for Beginners
June 5, 2018
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“Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don’t make the same mistake twice.” —Akio Morita (1921–1999), former chairman Of Sony Corporation…
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Teaching English on Skype: Practical Platform Advice for Novice Online ESL Tutors
June 5, 2018
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“Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don’t make the same mistake twice.” —Akio Morita (1921–1999), former chairman Of Sony Corporation…
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Teaching Matters: Avoiding Good Mistakes in Using Infographics
May 19, 2018
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Correlation is not causation but it sure is a hint – Edward Tufte (1942-), American Statistician and Professor We live in an age of big…
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Are Nominalizations ‘Zombie Nouns’?
May 15, 2018
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“Prose consists less and less of words chosen for the sake of their meaning, and more and more of phrases tacked together like the sections of a prefabricated hen-house”…
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Guest Blog: Things You Need To Know Working as a Teacher in Dubai
May 10, 2018
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By Fazreen Razeek, Edarabia.com Guest Blogger Famous for its skyscrapers and shopping malls, Dubai is an outstanding place to live and work for those who love…
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