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Dynamic Placement Test and L1 Arabic teachers of English
In this post, we look at how British Council Libya deploys the Dynamic Placement test as a key component in their teacher training program.
Pronunciation in focus: Helping learners find their voice
This post looks at the issue of voices helping learners build confidence in their English pronunciation.
Spread the word: How to promote resources to your students
Help your students make the most of supplementary resources available. Try these 5 tips on how to introduce and sustain student engagement.
Starting from scratch: Welsh in two weeks?
This is the story and outcomes of a team determined to learn Welsh. How we did it, what we learnt along the way, and what you can do to better understand your pre-A1 learners.
Dynamic Placement Test and L1 Arabic teachers of English
In this post, we look at how British Council Libya deploys the Dynamic Placement test as a key component in their teacher training program.
Mobile or desktop: Are test results affected by the device you use?
In his very own experiment, Martin Moore uses the Dynamic Placement Test to test if device choice affects result.
Can you trust the results of an AI speaking test?
Can you tell the difference between the results given by a human and AI marker? Martin Moore shares the big (and not so big) differences between the two.
AI speaking assessment: How we designed a valid test
The road to our AI speaking test wasn’t a smooth one. Martin Moore lays out the trials, tribulations and triumphs of developing the Dynamic Speaking Test.
HOPES LEB Online learning for refugees: An analysis of project outcomes
Atlas English shares their findings from their project with HOPES LEB, improving the prospects for vulnerable youth and refugees in Lebanon.
Pronunciation in focus: Helping learners find their voice
This post looks at the issue of voices helping learners build confidence in their English pronunciation.
Spread the word: How to promote resources to your students
Help your students make the most of supplementary resources available. Try these 5 tips on how to introduce and sustain student engagement.
Starting from scratch: Welsh in two weeks?
This is the story and outcomes of a team determined to learn Welsh. How we did it, what we learnt along the way, and what you can do to better understand your pre-A1 learners.
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.
From concept to classroom: navigating Arrivals in English
Your thought-provoking Arrivals in English questions answered.
How to pass IELTS, OET, and TOEFL first time
Instead of relying on expensive retakes, IELTS, OET and TOEFL candidates need a gateway test that tells them if they are ready to achieve their target score – or not
Road to IELTS: Behind the questions
Road to IELTS experts and writers Sarah Philpot and Marijana Petrovic share their writing process and the most frequently asked questions from IELTS test takers.
Expert tips for IELTS Writing
The hardest module? Learn the easiest way to gain, and lose, marks.
Expert tips for IELTS Speaking
‘I don’t understand!’ Ask the right questions to produce the right answer.
Expert tips for IELTS Listening
The tips, tricks and distractions you need to look out for for a high score.