Reading is still one of the most important skills, not just in language classrooms, but in life. Reading is how students access information, learn new ideas, and connect with the world. And with AI now part of how we teach, work, and live, reading matters more than ever. Students need to be able to read confidently, think critically, and use…
AI Skills, Reading
Creating Reading Comprehension Activities with AI
Ross Thorburn
Few things in teaching polarise opinions as much as reading activities. Some educators argue that reading comprehension questions are inauthentic. They detract from the joy of reading. Instead of inspiring students to read, reading comprehension questions train students to find correct answers. Reading comprehension questions aren’t popular…
AI Skills, Reading
Teaching Reading: 5 Common Mistakes EFL Teachers make
Ross Thorburn
Many English language lessons involve reading. Reading can engage students, encourage autonomy and help improve other skills, like speaking and writing. But if done badly, reading can bore students, waste time and create cognitive overload. In this article, I’ll show you five common mistakes TEFL teachers make while teaching reading and how to…
Teaching skills, Reading