The grammar juggernaut continues to roll on despite many of the criticisms of an overly grammar-oriented focus that we’ve discussed previously on this blog.
In spite of our criticisms, one of the confusing things to make clear is that we don’t discourage teachers from teaching grammar entirely....
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16th April 2019By James Pengelley
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8th April 2019By Sean Martin
Any fan of Harry Potter will know that the alohomora spell opens a locked door and the expecto patronum charm provides protection. With a little know how and wizardry, the legal myths of Hong Kong can be unlocked and the unwary newcomer or even a seasoned resident protected from the ‘commodum... -
25th March 2019By Karin Xie
Teachers and teacher trainers, native speakers and non-native speakers alike, although having some of the best qualifications around, still have the odd stumble and doubt their language ability. Doubts can arise with vocabulary, grammar or pronunciation. I've noticed this happens more with non-... -
11th March 2019By Sean Martin
When I look back on the most common references to teacher talking time (TTT) in feedback forms and post lesson reflections, I see comments such as high TTT, my TTT was excessive, TTT unnecessarily high, TTT interupted learners thinking time, reduce my TTT. Do these sound familiar to you? How many... -
25th February 2019By Clare Voke
Have you considered living and teaching English in China? What things would you need to consider before you decide to pack up your life and move to the most populous country in the world? The first thing you need to decide is where you would like to live. China is a vast country and is as diverse... -
11th February 2019By Eve Conway
Most young learner teachers will have one of those classroom memories that haunts them. It could be a crying toddler who shouted continuously in want of a parent or another teacher non-stop for an hour. It might be the class of 12-13 year olds you thought were going to lock you in the cupboard if... -
5th February 2019By Sharon Maloney
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to delve into themes of love and friendship with your ESL / EFL classes. In my teaching experience, kids and adults alike enjoy discussing and sharing traditions and ideas about love. Here are some of English for Asia’s favourite Valentine activities to do in... -
28th January 2019By Eve Conway
If you’re thinking of taking an initial teacher training course, such as a Trinity Cert TESOL or a Cambridge CELTA, the obvious choice of career is to work as a teacher. There is much talk about whether or not experience within the TEFL industry is a springboard into other careers, and indeed...