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When it comes to learning a language, the journey is as important as the destination. This is particularly true for advanced learners who often encounter a ‘language learning plateau’. At thi...

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Because of the way course materials are designed, teachers often use traditional listening exercises in class like gap-fills and multiple-choice questions, to develop their students’ listening ...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2024/02/08/listening-activity-ideas-for-adult-learners/

Halloween! Some people think of this festival as a time of pumpkins, costumes and sugary treats. But did you know there are many different ways to celebrate Halloween around the world? Let’s tr...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/10/17/halloween-activities-classroom/

I love using photos in class. Photos are my favourite material. They can get a class’s attention, offer a break from reading exercises, and are a great way to make students curious. Fortunately...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/10/11/5-simple-ways-to-use-coursebook-images-in-mixed-ability-classes/

Summer is wrapping up and, for some, the beginning of a new academic year is almost here. Time to leave behind the holidays and prepare for school again. It might feel a bit challenging after tak...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/09/05/back-to-school-tips-for-teachers/

One of the most important things a language teacher can do is to create a classroom environment where students can learn. To do this, students need to feel that they belong, that they know what i...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/07/17/four-tips-for-effective-classroom-management-how-to-create-a-good-learning-environment-in-the-secondary-classroom/

Summer break in the northern hemisphere marks a long period where your English language learners may find themselves away from their regular classes and routines. However, this doesn’t mean tha...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/06/26/holiday-activities-english-language-learners/

I’d like to invite you to do a simple visualization exercise. Imagine a field with only one type of flower, there are no other flowers or plants. Now close your eyes and see it and feel it. Wha...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/06/19/successful-classroom-management-in-a-mixed-ability-class/

Many teachers already know about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). But what about our learners? How can we tell them about this important set of world objectives … but...

https://teachingenglishwithoxford.oup.com/2023/05/25/5-steps-to-integrate-sustainable-development-goals-into-your-lessons/

The UN SDGs stands for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and they replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were introduced in 2000. The year 2000 happened to be when I...

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