Encouraging spontaneous speaking and small talk among students
One of the challenges that language learners face is that they will inevitably become a part of conversations with the spontaneous production of language. Authentic conversations don’t always flow neatly from one topic to another in a way that accommodate a language learners’ levels and needs. When learners are in such situations, they can feel […]
Vocabulary activities to activate students’ prior knowledge
Vocabulary is a key component to language learning, and making vocabulary meaningful for students is crucial for their success. When we start teaching students they possess prior knowledge and vocabulary that we can activate. Doing so allows us to gauge what they already know as well as fill in any gaps. In this blog post […]
Book review: An Invitation to Self-Care
I was going through my bookshelf earlier this week, and I came across some books that I’ve read but haven’t thought about in a while. Among them was An Invitation to Self-Care by Tracey Cleantis. It was such a good read that I wanted to take the chance to write a review. As I reread […]