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Understanding how the Brain works Helps our Students Learn
Publicado hace 21 días
1. Emotional factors The left hemisphere is responsible for ‘language processing, linear thinking, and pro-social functioning while the right hemisphere specializes in visual-spatial processing, strong emotions, and private experience’ (Cozolino 2013). I think it’s very useful for teachers to consider that language, understanding, and emotions are linked. Not only does a student’s mood affect their motivation and their ability to engag...
LEER MÁSHow to write a film review for your C1 exam
Publicado hace 12 días1
Here is a review I have written on the film The Fundamentals of Caring: The Fundamentals of Caring The Fundamentals of Caring is a comedy-drama film starring Paul Rudd as Ben; Craig Roberts as Trevor and Selena Gomez as Dot. The film premiered on January 29, 2016, and was subsequently released on Netflix. {...
LEER MÁSComo escribir una carta informal en inglés
Publicado hace 1 mes1
How do you write an informal letter in English? Let's look at a C1 example: Dear Anna, Thanks for putting me up this summer. I'm really looking forward to seeing you and your family again. I've got some suggestions for things we can do in England. I've seen online that there is a small festival in the countryside and one of my favourite singers, Adele, is headlining. Would you be up for going with me? The tickets don't cost an a...
LEER MÁSAre Private Language Classes necessary to learn effectively?
Publicado hace 1 mes1
Receptive and Productive Skills Language classes definitely help the process of learning a language along for a variety of reasons. Although the receptive skills of reading and listening can be practised alone, learners need help honing the productive skills of writing and speaking. This is because feedback is essential to improve these skills. {{btn_custom:Clases de idiomas:link_search_tutor_cat_1}} Training your Ear It's really important...
LEER MÁSHow can you teach informal and formal linkers in English?
Publicado hace 1 mes1
Connectors are important to make a text hang together and to give speech sense. In a Cambridge exam, writing is marked on its cohesion. {{btn_become_tutor:Ser profesor de inglés}} Teach informal vs formal connectors Example 1 (informal speech) I've just had an awful English class. I'm going to carry on going. Which linker could you use to give the sentences more cohesion and sense? Answer: an informal contrast linker e.g. but I've just had...
LEER MÁSTeaching conditionals - Some tips for teachers
Publicado hace 1 mes1
Check knowledge of irregular verbs Your students need to know how to form past forms of irregular verbs before you can move onto the condionals. {{btn_become_tutor:Ser profesor de inglés}} Use Real Examples I've found that the best way of teaching grammar is giving examples, real life ones or personalized ones if possible. e.g. If Iñaki Williams hadn't scored a goal, Athletic wouldn't have won the match. (3rd Conditional) Use the Stu...
LEER MÁSHow do you teach general English to adult beginners?
Publicado hace 5 días1
Teaching English to adult beginners can be a challenging but rewarding process. I think the key is to take a communicative approach, making the main focus speaking and listening. They will normally have a high level of intrinsic motivation as they've chosen to study English and will probably enjoy the process. So keep it enjoyable for them, which will keep up the motivation levels. {{btn_become_tutor:Ser profesor de inglés}} L1 - L2 Translation ...
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