Creating mind maps and concept maps help language learners understand a topic and the language involved. Students take the key concepts and ideas and categorize them in boxes, nodes or […]
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Visiting Brazil with Teacher Cecilia Lemos
Recently we invited a fellow language teacher, Cecilia Lemos (@CeciELT), to introduce us to Recife, Brazil. Cecilia was our guide in this beautiful city when we visited a few years […]
21 Web Sites and Apps with Engaging Writing Prompts
Journals and blogs are a great way to get students to practice writing consistently. Set a daily writing prompt and give your students about 5 minutes at the beginning of […]
Visiting Belgrade, Serbia with Ana Strainovic
Recently we invited language teacher Ana Strainovic to introduce us to Belgrade, Serbia. Shelly: Which events are a must for visitors? Ana Strainovic: It is a must to visit Belgrade. […]
18 Great Resources and Apps to Make Field Trips More Engaging for Language Learners
This summer, take your language learners on field trips to museums, national parks, historical sites, and world wonders. Wherever you go, make sure to engage them with meaningful activities. If […]
Visiting New Westminster, Canada with Nathan Hall
Recently we invited language teacher Nathan Hall (@nathanghall) to introduce us to New Westminster, BC, Canada. Shelly: Which events are a must for visitors? Nathan Hall: Stanley Park has to […]
9 Tools, Apps, and Programs for Creating Screencasts
Your language learners will have fun teaching their peers and others by creating a screencast. To create a screencast, learners use a web tool to record what is on the […]
Visiting Zug, Switzerland with Vicky Loras
Recently we invited language teacher, Vicky Loras (@VickyLoras), to introduce us to Zug, Switzerland. Shelly: Which events are a must for visitors? Vicky Loras: In Zug, the beautiful Clock Tower […]
8 Sites and Resources to Learn with Fingers
“Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumbkin?” is a popular fingerplay for children. Young language learners have fun chanting or singing and moving their fingers. Fingerplays are a fun way for […]
Visiting Shekou, Shenzhen, China with Kai Smith
Recently we invited language teacher, Kai Smith (@KaiPrettygirl), to introduce us to Shekou, Shenzhen, China. Shelly: Which events are a must for visitors? Kai Smith: Visitors should visit Splendid China & […]