ELT Masterclass
The Complete ELT Masterclass
60 Days to Transform
Your Teaching
A structured journey through modern English Language Teaching, from foundational techniques to advanced methodologies.
Week 1 — Foundations of ELT
Day 1
Welcome to Your ELT Masterclass
Start your journey with an overview of modern ELT principles and how this masterclass will transform your teaching.
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Day 2
The Science of Language Acquisition
Discover how languages are learned and how to apply cognitive science in your classroom.
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Day 3
Learner-Centred Teaching
Shift from teacher-centred to learner-centred approaches for better engagement and outcomes.
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Day 4
Teaching Grammar — Cognitive Approaches
Move beyond rules to how the brain processes grammar for better retention and application.
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Day 5
Teaching Vocabulary — Lexical Chunks
Teach vocabulary in chunks, not single words, for natural, fluent communication.
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Week 2 — Core Skills
Day 6
Teaching Listening — Authentic Materials
Use real-world audio to prepare students for authentic communication.
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Day 7
Teaching Speaking — Fluency Builders
Games and tasks to build speaking fluency before focusing on accuracy.
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Day 8
Teaching Reading — Critical Thinking
Help students move from comprehension to analysis and evaluation.
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Day 9
Teaching Writing — Process and Purpose
Teach writing as a process with real-world purposes, not just grammar rules.
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Day 10
Assessment — Formative and Summative
Learn assessment techniques that guide instruction and measure growth.
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Week 3 — Advanced Techniques
Day 11
Technology in ELT
Integrate technology effectively with these practical tools and strategies.
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Day 12
Pronunciation — Minimal Pairs and Connected Speech
Help students sound natural with minimal pairs and connected speech practice.
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Day 13
Vocabulary — Collocations and Chunks
Teach vocabulary in meaningful chunks for better retention and fluency.
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Day 14
Grammar — Cognitive Approaches
Move beyond rules to how the brain processes grammar for better retention.
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Day 15
Listening — Authentic Materials
Prepare students for real communication with authentic listening tasks.
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Week 4 — Special Topics
Day 16
Teaching Young Learners
Make learning fun and effective for children with these age-appropriate techniques.
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Day 17
Teaching Business English
Help professionals communicate effectively with targeted business English lessons.
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Day 18
Teaching Exam Classes
Prepare students for exams without sacrificing real communication skills.
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Day 19
Teaching Online
Adapt your teaching for online platforms with these practical tips.
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Day 20
Classroom Management
Create a productive learning environment with these management techniques.
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Week 5 — Practical Applications
Day 21
Lesson Planning
Plan lessons that engage students and meet learning objectives efficiently.
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Day 23
Error Correction
Provide feedback that helps students grow without discouraging them.
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Day 24
Differentiation
Teach the same class to different learners with these differentiation techniques.
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Day 25
Motivation and Engagement
Boost engagement and motivation with these practical classroom techniques.
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Week 6 — Professional Development
Day 26
Reflective Teaching
Develop your teaching through self-assessment and reflection.
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Day 27
Peer Observation
Give and receive constructive feedback through peer observations.
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Day 30
Career Development
Plan your professional growth with these career development tips.
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Week 7 — Advanced Methodologies
Day 31
Communicative Language Teaching in Depth
A deeper dive into CLT: designing genuinely communicative activities and moving beyond PPP.
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Day 32
Task-Based Learning — Designing Real-World Tasks
How to design tasks that put communication first and let language emerge from meaning.
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Day 33
ESP and EAP — Teaching for Specific Purposes
Aviation English, Medical English, Academic Writing: how to tailor ELT for professional contexts.
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Day 34
CLIL — Content and Language Integrated Learning
Teaching subject content through English: principles, advantages, and classroom design.
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Day 35
The Lexical Syllabus — Beyond Grammar
What happens when lexis, not grammar, drives your syllabus? Michael Lewis and beyond.
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Week 8 — Teaching Diverse Learners
Day 36
Teaching Young Learners — Principles and Practice
How children acquire language differently, and what that means for classroom design and materials.
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Day 37
Teaching Teenagers — Motivation and Classroom Management
The specific challenges of adolescent learners and strategies that actually work in the room.
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Day 38
Teaching Adults — Andragogy in the ELT Classroom
Adult learners bring experience, anxiety, and motivation. How to teach to all three at once.
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Day 39
Mixed-Ability Classes — Differentiation in Practice
Real strategies for managing classes where students are at radically different levels.
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Day 40
One-to-One Teaching — Maximising Individual Sessions
The unique dynamics of tutoring: pace, rapport, and designing for a class of one.
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Week 9 — Digital and Distance Teaching
Day 41
Online Teaching — Tools, Platforms, and Pedagogy
What changes when you move online, and what stays the same. Zoom, Miro, Padlet, and beyond.
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Day 42
Hybrid Classrooms — Blending Face-to-Face and Digital
How to design lessons that work equally well in the room and on screen simultaneously.
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Day 43
AI in ELT — Tools, Ethics, and Practical Use
ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly: how to use AI as a teaching assistant without replacing yourself.
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Day 44
Creating Digital Materials — Videos, Podcasts, Slides
How to produce professional-quality digital teaching materials with minimal equipment.
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Day 45
The Flipped Classroom — Rethinking Homework and Class Time
What if students absorbed input at home, and class time was entirely for practice?
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Week 10 — Exam Preparation Teaching
Day 46
IELTS Teaching — Academic and General Training
Inside the IELTS exam: band descriptors, task types, and how to build targeted lessons around them.
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Day 47
TOEIC — Business English for International Exams
The TOEIC format, what companies actually use it for, and how to prepare students efficiently.
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Day 48
Cambridge Exams — B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
The Cambridge suite from the teacher’s side: marking criteria, paper structure, and lesson design.
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Day 49
DELF and DALF — Supporting Francophone Learners
How to teach English to French-speaking learners in La Réunion and francophone contexts.
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Day 50
Designing Effective Exam Practice and Mock Tests
Build mock exams that reduce anxiety, surface gaps, and prepare students for the real thing.
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Week 11 — Professional Development
Day 51
Reflective Teaching — The Power of the Teaching Journal
Why keeping a teaching journal is the single most powerful tool for professional growth.
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Day 52
Peer Observation — Giving and Receiving Feedback
How to structure observations so they lead to real change rather than box-ticking.
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Day 53
Building Your Teaching Portfolio
What goes in a teaching portfolio, and how it positions you for roles, promotions, and recognition.
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Day 54
CPD in ELT — Continuing Professional Development
From Delta to conferences to self-directed reading: how to keep growing as a teacher throughout your career.
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Day 55
Research in ELT — Staying Evidence-Based
How to read research, evaluate claims, and bring evidence into your everyday classroom practice.
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Week 12 — Mastery and Legacy
Day 56
Curriculum Design — Building a Course from Scratch
From needs analysis to final assessment: how to design a complete, coherent language course.
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Day 57
Teacher Training — Becoming a Mentor
The shift from teaching students to developing teachers: what changes, and what you need to know.
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Day 58
The Global ELT Landscape — International Contexts
ELT in the Indian Ocean, francophone Africa, the Gulf, and beyond: what context changes in each.
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Day 59
The Future of ELT — Trends, Technology, and What’s Next
AI tutors, global English, post-native models: where the profession is heading and how to stay ahead.
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Day 60
Your Teaching Manifesto — 60 Days Later, What Now?
The final day: what you believe about teaching, how you plan to teach it, and where you go from here.
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