E-learning is hot. And for good reason. If done right, it can produce great results by decreasing costs and improving performance. Also, unlike a one time classroom session, the e-learning course is available for others. This includes the static e-learning course as well as any ongoing conversations in networked communities. Recently, I had a conversation with someone new to e-learning and it struck me that she didn’t fully understand the value of e-learning. I think this is common as more people are joining the world of e-learning. Understanding e-learning’s value helps you make the best decisions about when and why to use it.   E-learning Supports the School’s Goals Improved […]

What is a “perfect modal”? This is a pretty advanced grammar topic, but I’ll try to use simple explanations today. Perfect modals are not actually “perfect,” but they are called that because they use a modal verb (in this case, could, should, might/may, must) followed by a perfect tense construction (“have” + past participle). Perfect modals are used to talk about past actions. I will try to make learning past modals more pleasant and natural with the help of popular songs, which already contain those grammar structures. Enjoy! MUST HAVE /CAN’T HAVE … These are used to make logical assumptions about past events, if we are 100% sure about the […]

Here is a selection of 10 ideas for use with adult learners to stimulate conversation and speaking. Experienced teachers probably already know most of them. 1) Call my bluff 2) Picture description 3) Find the difference ( Comparing 2 pictures) 4) Speaking for 1 minute 5) Negotiating games 6) Role plays 7) Celebrity Interview

Do you want your students to remember your lessons as vividly as that? Do you want to make your classes so memorable they’ll be able to easily recall what you taught long after they finish the course? Well, this post will help make that possible. Here we talk about multisensory classroom techniques that’ll not only tickle students’ senses, but also make your classes positively unforgettable.   Did you know that a student needs to encounter a new word 10 to 16 times to effectively acquire it according to the latest research? The more words students are able to handle accurately, the better their chances of understanding English and making themselves […]