To teachers of English around the world, the point of teaching grammar during their lessons may seem obvious. Yet several generations of native English speakers from Britain grew up speaking… Read More »What is the point of grammar?
Are you bored with Britain? Is the American Dream becoming a bit of a nightmare? Does The Emerald Isle seem to be turning dull and grey? If you are a… Read More »TEFL Jobs in Austria: Teaching English in the Heart of Europe
Halloween is an excellent opportunity to think about the genre of horror. What makes a story frightening or horrific? Why do people enjoy reading books or watching films that make… Read More »Scary Stories For Halloween; A Guide For Teachers of EnglishÂ
In this article, we discuss what poetry is. We look at different forms of poetry. We suggest ways that English Language Teachers can teach and use poetry in the classroom… Read More »Teaching Poetry To English Language Students
Returning to the school environment after the summer holidays can engender mixed feelings for both students and teachers. After several weeks of comparative freedom, there is work to be done… Read More »Back To Class After The Summer
What is it like to work as a teacher for English in Action? How does working with EiA compare to working with other English Language Schools? What prospects does the… Read More »Working For English In Action
What is it like to teach in a bilingual school? In my job as a travelling teacher and teaching consultant, I have the privilege of visiting a lot of different… Read More »Teaching In Bilingual Schools
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is becoming a daily part of school life. On the administrative side, it can be used to organise and plan the curriculum and collate data giving… Read More »The Impact of A.I. Chatbots in the English Language Classroom
The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, and Her Majesty, The Queen Consort, will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023. The Coronation Service will be… Read More »The Coronation Of King Charles III; Teaching Ideas
Part of learning English will often involve reference to the history and culture of the places where the English language originated; primarily Britain. Many texts and activities will require students… Read More »Explaining Northern Ireland To Students of English