With pronunciation neglected in so many English courses, we look at why technology is particularly suited to building confidence in both teachers and students.
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Tips for Successful Language Learning
This wonderful book includes all those teaching and learning ideas you thought of over the years – but forgot to write down. Read Andrew Stokes’ review.
Back to school: Five essential skills
There are two types of students – those who can study independently and those who can’t. Both need help when they arrive at university.
Preparing for departure: A secondary school’s experience with Study Skills Success
Charlotte Kwok speaks to a secondary school teacher about her experience using Study Skills Success – summer use, graded participation and the challenges.
It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it
Take a look at the five most important features of Clear Pronunciation 2.
“Don’t laugh at me!” Understanding students’ attitudes to pronunciation
Teachers and students have conflicting goals when it comes to English pronunciation and accents. This post outlines the two perspectives and a possible solution to the problem.
Inclusivity in placement testing: Adapting to special needs
Katie Stokes looks at how test creators are failing to take advantage of the opportunities that technology offers in testing — and the consequences this has for students with special needs.
eLearning: Five thought-provoking findings
Katie Stokes looks at five thought-provoking findings about eLearning and suggests what we might learn and take forward in the coming year.
Clarity and SCORM: Five FAQs
In this post, Lucas Gade takes a closer look at the SCORM integration process while giving answers to five FAQs.
Speak clearly, with confidence: a review of the new Clear Pronunciation
The new Clear Pronunciation has arrived with a brand new interface, enriched content, and accents from around the world.