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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Savvy Book Recommendations for New English Teachers Going Abroad
August 30, 2018
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“No art or learning is to be pursued halfheartedly…and any art worth learning will certainly reward more or less generously the effort made to study…
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Reading Pleasures, Part 1: EFL Book Recommendations for Teachers Abroad
August 30, 2018
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“No art or learning is to be pursued halfheartedly…and any art worth learning will certainly reward more or less generously the effort made to study…
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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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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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Resource Round-up: Stay a step ahead with EdTechTV
April 13, 2017
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“My podcast focuses on the crossroads of education and technology and explores practical ways to merge the two.” -Brent Warner, host of EdTechTV and co-author of…
Read MoreChanging Work Titles & Greater Equality
November 6, 2015
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“Habits change into character.” ~Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE), Ancient Roman poet Which is correct: fireman or firefighter? The answer is both! But one has been…
Read MoreHow do you flip your English class? What homework activities do you use to spark lively small group discussions in class?
September 4, 2015
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How do you create lively small group discussions in your English class? What homework do you find most likely to spark student-led conversations? Are you…
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What Three Tips Would You Share with Novice ESL / EFL Teachers?
August 15, 2013
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What three tips would offer new a ESL/EFL teacher? Hall Houston, author of Provoking Thought: Memory and Thought in ELT, posed this question to several…
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