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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Problems with ELT Textbooks
I have previously written about textbooks (way back in January). Since that time, I have used textbooks a lot more as I have taken on a number of company classes and business English lessons.
Tagged: textbooks, tips
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How to Use TTT Effectively
In last week’s blog, we looked at what TTT is, and what issues it raises. Among the points discussed was that Teacher Talking Time (TTT) decreases STT (Student Talking Time), makes the lessons too prescriptive, and leads to a drop … Read More
Tagged: english skills, teacher talking time, TTT
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Teacher Talking Time (TTT) in ELT
English is in a unique position among world languages. It is used across the globe, which has led to countless studies being conducted in order to improve instruction methods, which has itself led to the invention of many new terms … Read More
Tagged: teaching speaking, TTT
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Improving the TEFL Student Experience
I recently finished one of my major teaching contracts, which meant saying goodbye to nearly 40 students. I enjoy having a bit of a break from work as much as the next teacher, so the long summer holiday should be … Read More
Tagged: advice, student experience
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Summer Teaching in Japan
Japan is a great place to live for 9 months of the year. Then comes summer. July, August and September are pretty much unbearable for a pasty Englishman such as myself. The temperature is hitting 33 degrees+. I no longer … Read More
Tagged: concentration, summer
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Moving Abroad for TEFL
I’ve made it a personal goal throughout my life to remain simple – some might say I’m even overly simple, or ‘stupid’ (my university teachers, employers, friends, family etc. etc.). When it comes things such as moving abroad, or other … Read More
Strange Quotes from English Students
Learning a language is a rough old game. You have to make mistakes to learn. Sometimes those mistakes are rather embarrassing.
Tagged: bloopers, mistakes, quotes
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