Day 11 of 60 · Language Systems — Phonology
"Your students can know every grammar rule and still be completely misunderstood. Pronunciation is not decoration — it IS meaning. And it is the most neglected system in English language teaching."
"Your students can know every grammar rule and still be completely misunderstood. Pronunciation is not decoration — it IS meaning. And it is the most neglected system in English language teaching."
"Your board is your second teacher. Your instructions are your students' first obstacle. Master both — and everything else gets easier."
Meaning, Form, Pronunciation (MFP) is the backbone of language teaching, developed by Cambridge, Oxford, and British Council frameworks. It ensures learners don’t just know language—they use it accurately and fluently.
"Language is not grammar plus words. It is chunks, collocations, and patterns. Corpus linguistics proves it. The Lexical Approach changes everything."
"Speaking is not grammar in motion. It is fluency under pressure, accuracy in context, and interaction with purpose. Here’s how to teach it."
"Writing is not grammar on paper. It is a process of discovery, a product of craft, and a purposeful act of communication. Here’s how to teach it."
Assessment in ELT has evolved from **pen-and-paper tests** (1980s) to **computer-adaptive testing** (2000s) to **AI-powered, personalized feedback** (2026). Today’s tools don’t just measure learning—they predict gaps, adapt in real-time, and scaffolding next steps.
How to Plan an ELT Lesson in 2026
Systems · Skills the only two kinds of English lesson that exist.
"Why everything you learned about 'teaching English' in school was backwards — and what to do instead."
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