Flipping the classroom to maximize interaction in online classes
(referenced to Contemporary Topics, 4th edition, Pearson) A key to creating and maintaining engaging online classes, with maximum student participation, is to “flip”
Coaching tips to promote active learning in online classes
(referenced to Contemporary Topics, 4th edition, Pearson) As teachers, we know that a major part of our job is coaching students: providing
5 Essential Principles to Teach Pronunciation
Teaching pronunciation is usually done by two methods: "listen and repeat" and "correction." "Say it this way" and "No, that's
5 Principles for Teaching Listening
The most effective way — and the most intuitive way — to teach listening is through "top down processing." This
5 Ways to Be a Great Online Conversation Teacher
Many teachers now have one-on-one or small group Zoom classes with their students. These can be great opportunities for learning
Going beyond the classroom with blended learning
The necessity to prepare online classes amid this unexpected coronavirus shutdown has put a lot of pressure on teachers and
Deliberate Practice for Improving “Intensive Listening”
"Intensive listening" is simply paying attention to specifics. It is typically the focus on individual words and attention to the
Lecture Listening Framework: Contemporary Topics
Contemporary Topics (Levels 1-3) (published by Pearson) is now in its fourth edition. I've been series editor since the series
Listening Strategies: #2 Focusing attention
There are several active listening strategies that we can teach to our students. I’ve grouped them into 8 categories: Planning
Listening Strategies: #1 Planning
There are several active listening strategies that we can teach to our students. I’ve grouped them into 8 categories: Planning
Frameworks for Teaching Listening: #1 Affective Frame
Teachers, instructional designers and language researchers have become increasingly interested in listening. The cumulative research on listening and the growing
10 Ways to Increase Learner Engagement in Academic Settings
Engagement is the life blood, the source of language learning – all learning actually. Engagement is intertwined with motivation –
