¡Preparémonos para el…Writing!  ¡Bienvenidos a esta segunda entrega de nuestra serie de posts relacionados con la preparación de Pearson English International Certificate! Espero que nuestro último post sobre el Speaking os haya sido útil. Si no habéis tenido la oportunidad … The post ¡Preparémonos para el…Writing! appeared first on ELT Learning Journeys ..read more

Another wonderful academic year is on the horizon, so here are some bright ideas to help you get organized and have fun with your new students: 1. Get ahead with your planning Depending on your situation, you may know ahead … The post Back-to-School bright ideas! appeared first on ELT Learning Journeys ..read more

¡Preparémonos para…el Speaking! Hola, y bienvenidos al primer artículo de nuestra nueva serie de posts sobre Pearson English International Certificate, ¡Vamos a prepararnos!  Estos artículos están diseñados para ayudar a preparar a tus alumnos para los próximos exámenes, y espero que ayuden a construir una comunidad en la que podamos compartir nuestras experiencias, aprender y mejorar.    En esta primera entrega nos centraremos en la expresión oral: Speaking.    Con esto en mente, aquí tienes 3 consejos que te ayudarán a preparar a tus alumnos para el gran día:  ..read more

Creating a teaching environment that is as welcoming a possible to all members of the group is hard work, but wonderful when it all comes together. Addressing all our students’ needs as much as we can should not mean a lot of extra work for the teacher, but adapting our normal lesson plans to embrace neurodiversity will go a long way to creating that inclusive teaching environment. Here are some ideas you can incorporate into your teaching: Entering the classroom Consider where your students are coming from and their energy levels. Will they have just come from playing outside with their frie ..read more

In today’s global context, ELL teaching transcends traditional boundaries. It’s about empowering students to navigate the world confidently in English while nurturing their role as proactive global citizens. Including examples from Your World, the Pearson coursebook for teenagers, this blog explores crafting impactful learning experiences that blend language mastery with environmental and emotional intelligence. Embracing Emotions: It’s Essential   Understanding emotions is crucial in our learning journey. Acknowledging and expressing feelings like frustration or sadness is vital for men ..read more

Mediation skills are a vital tool of communication both in your own language and also in the language you are learning. To communicate, we all have to take information, understand it, and then explain it to others. This sounds simple and easy, and you may ask, why do we need to teach this in our lessons? It takes a unique set of skills to be able to do this well and not to be either too dominant or unforthcoming when speaking with others, thus we need to focus on helping our students to develop this skill in class. Furthermore, it is a key assessment component in many exams, and the CEFR upon ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We can almost hear the sleigh bells ringing. Home Alone is on the TV. There are endless perfume adverts and we all want to eat our own body weight in Christmas goodies. It’s been a long first term and to be honest, we’re all VERY tired. We’ve finished our exams and we just want to throw on Netflix, relax and wait for the three wise men to bring us lots of presents. We already know what Mariah wants for Christmas so why not leave the Christmas song gap fills in Santas sack? Looking for some video inspiration? Now, you might not win “El Gordo” this year ..read more

Halloween is just around the corner, and it is a wickedly wonderful way to encourage your older teen and adult students to broaden their vocabulary, consolidate their grammar and practice their reading skills by using classic horror or thriller English Readers in class. Pearson has a collection of more than 300 Pearson English Readers which are easy to use and contain lots of extra materials. Some spook-tacular Halloween selections from the classic English Readers are: The Phantom of the Opera Dracula The Hound of the Baskervilles Dr Faustus Hamlet The Locked Room and other horror stories Mi ..read more

As the new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to not only prepare for academic success but also setting goals, prioritising mental health and consider incorporating eco-friendly practices. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of setting goals for both teachers and students, provide valuable advice for teachers on maintaining their mental well-being and explore practical ideas to make going back to school greener. Let’s embark on a journey towards a purposeful, sustainable and supportive new academic year. Setting Goals for Success: Teachers and Students Teachers Set re ..read more

As the summer break approaches, it’s crucial for English language teachers to take time to disconnect from the demands of the academic year and recharge their energy. We all need to disconnect from the hectic year we’ve just had, but is simply taking time away from work enough? In today’s post we’ll look at some extra ways to focus on self-care. Mindfulness, a practice that involves being fully present in the moment with non-judgmental awareness, can be a valuable tool to achieve this much-needed disconnection. By embracing mindfulness, teachers and students can enhance their focus, manage st ..read more