Articles
Read articles written by expert teachers and English language professionals about a wide range of current English language teaching topics and issues. All of our articles feature ideas and suggestions about how you can develop your teaching and bring new ideas into your English language classroom.
Synonym
Synonyms are words that mean the same or almost the same.
Syntax
Syntax is the study of the rules that control how language is structured first into clauses and then sentences.
Systems
Language is made up of systems and skills.
Reading for information: Motivating learners to read efficiently
This is the first in a series of four articles which propose a four stage methodology for teaching reading.
Knowing the subject
Taboo language
In language learning, taboo language or subjects are areas that are regarded as prohibited by the culture of the learners or the teacher, therefore inappropriate for the classroom.
Tag questions
Tag questions are short questions which speakers use at the end of a statement.
Target language
The target language is the language learners are studying.
Task-based syllabus
A task-based syllabus is based on task-based learning, an approach where learners carry out tasks such as solving a problem or planning an activity.
TBL - Task-based Learning
Task-based learning is an approach to language learning where learners are given interactive tasks to complete.
Teacher centred
A teacher-centred approach is one where activity in the class is centred on the teacher.