ELT365 · Day 204 — Paragraphing and organisation
A paragraph holds one main idea, often with a topic sentence and support. Teaching learners to plan paragraphs before writing prevents the wall-of-text that buries meaning.
Category: English Teaching
ELT365 · Day 203 — Linking devices and discourse markers
Linkers (however, therefore, for example) and discourse markers signal how ideas relate — contrast, result, addition. Used well they guide the reader; overused they clog the text.
Teaching with ADHD: What My Neurodivergent Brain Taught Me About Learning
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Day 16 of 60 · Teaching Reading — Skills, Strategies, and Critical Thinking
"Reading is not decoding words. It is a dynamic process of constructing meaning, applying strategies, and engaging critically with text. Here’s how to teach it."
Day 17: Teaching Listening — Bottom-Up and Top-Down Processing
"Listening is not hearing words. It is an active process of decoding sounds, applying knowledge, and constructing meaning. Here’s how to teach it."
Day 18: Teaching Grammar — Form, Meaning, and Use in Context
"Grammar is not rules. It’s a system for making meaning. Here’s how to teach it with AI-powered interactivity, visual demonstrations, and real-world use."
Day 19: Teaching Vocabulary — Lexical Sets, Collocations, and Chunks
"Vocabulary is not words. It’s lexical sets, collocations, and chunks in context. Here’s how to teach it with TES (Technology-Enhanced Strategies) for maximum retention."
Day 20 of 60 · Pronunciation
"Pronunciation is not accents. It’s sounds, stress, and intonation for clarity and fluency. Here’s how to teach it with TES (Technology-Enhanced Strategies)."
Day 21 of 60 · Speaking
"Speaking is not grammar. It’s fluency, accuracy, and interaction in real time. Here’s how to teach it with TES (Technology-Enhanced Strategies)."
Day 24: Teaching Listening — Authentic Materials and Tasks
"Authentic listening is not scripts. It’s real speech, real tasks, and real strategies. Here’s how to teach it with maximum interactivity and minimal explanation."