SOUND BOARDS
Sound Effects for ELT: A Sound Way to Energise Your Language Classes Or, a sound start to the new year after a relaxing break! A few weeks ago I was trying to find a good fluency activity that would make…
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WHEN SHAKESPEARE MEETS AI
So tomorrow is Shakespeare Day, remember? Have you prepared your arsenal of tried and tested activities yet? Or has the Bard become totally irrelevant? I’ve recently had an amazing podcast experience taking part in the British Council podcast on the…
SCRIPTED CONVERSATION GENERATOR
Scripted Conversation Generator helps create engaging dialogues for language learners. Need inspiration or more information? Make sure to read How to Use the tool below to make the most of it. [convogen_form] How to Use the Generator I’ve created this tool…
NOMINATION CARDS
How do you structure small group discussions to ensure full student engagement? ‘Wise men speak when they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something.’ — Plato ‘Reluctant speakers try to avoid speaking both when they…
ROLE-PLAY GENERATOR
Where do you find role-plays for your language students, and what are your sources of inspiration? If you’re seeking fresh and engaging role-plays to add to your teaching repertoire or looking to jazz up the ones you already have, here’s…
CHATBOT DIY FOR TEACHERS
I’ve been exploring the world of chatbots and tinkering with AI-powered chatbots for language learners for some time now. The first chatbot I made was designed as a Language Teacher Assistant, tasked with providing feedback to learners and transforming the…
INTERACTIVE SENTENCE PATTERNING CHART
How do you bring ‘overlearning’ to your learners? I have just completed my project, which I hope will serve as both a scaffold and an overlearning tool. While the holiday hustle may have stretched out the timeline a bit, I…
ASK BETTER QUESTIONS, GET BETTER ANSWERS
Teaching tips for better responses, or Sometimes silence is a really good answer, said no language teacher ever. How do you ensure that your students are giving their best responses? I’ve recently added a really effective strategy to enhance students’…
TextFX: PLAYING WITH WORDS
Have you tried TextFX yet, or Get Inspired If you haven’t given TextFX a try yet, you’re in for a real treat. This isn’t another ‘save time for busy teachers’ tool – it’s more like a creative spark for language…
IMAGINE: 5 ACTIVITIES FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
AI Art Generators for Language Students Last Friday, I presented a number of ideas, concepts, approaches, and tools at the AI for Teaching & Learning webinar hosted by Gallery Teachers. We had an absolutely amazing discussion, exploring the potential of…
