

Andreia Zakime
6 de abr. de 2020
What is a Lesson Plan?
One of the main activities for teachers when they are not in the classroom is to plan lessons. But what makes lesson planning effective?...


Andreia Zakime
14 de jun. de 2019
What is Boardwork?
Slightly overshadowed by the plethora of digital classroom tools, apps and resources, the board - black, white, green or interactive - is...

Andreia Zakime
8 de mar. de 2019
Women support women
"Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women." - Maya Angelou...


Andreia Zakime
26 de fev. de 2019
What is PBL?
Project-based learning (PBL) is an approach to teaching that highlights the use of problem-solving and collaboration in the design of...


Andreia Zakime
29 de jan. de 2019
What are Patterns of Interaction?
Patterns of interaction, or interaction patterns, as the name says, are the different possibilities in which students can interact with...


Andreia Zakime
23 de ago. de 2018
What is the Communicative Approach?
The Communicative Approach – or Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) – is a teaching approach that highlights the importance of real...


Andreia Zakime
7 de ago. de 2018
What is an Ice-breaker?
An ice-breaker, or a warmer, is a (quick) activity which is used at the beginning of a course or a lesson to help the students and...


Rubens Heredia
4 de ago. de 2018
What is Word Stress?
Wondering how to teach English pronunciation more effectively? Here are definitions, examples, techniques and activity ideas for the...


Andreia Zakime
28 de mar. de 2018
What is Practice?
Does practice make perfect? Providing learners with practice activities is an essential step to help them use language confidently. In...


Andreia Zakime
20 de mar. de 2018
What are lesson aims?
Defining lesson aims is the first step to prepare an effective lesson. When you set a clear aim, it is easier to make decisions about...