Monthly Archives: October 2007

Large Class Sizes & Low-Tech Classrooms

Posted on October 29, 2007 by admin

What’s the magic formula I wonder? You are given  a mixed-ability class of ca 20 students, whose average level is pre-intermediate, and an upper-intermediate level multi-page coursebook to cover in ca. 50 90-minute lectures. How on earth is it possible … Continue reading →

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Lexis & Writing: Graph Descriptions & Headline English

Posted on October 16, 2007 by admin

I wonder whether it is really that necessary to be able to read and describe graphs in a foreign language. I have been teaching this skill for several years now, always going into minute detail, and can say that very … Continue reading →

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E-Moderating vs E-Learning Management by Objectives

Posted on October 12, 2007 by admin

I am gripped by the book I am reading now – it is unbelievable how much more advanced DL & VLE use is in some countries. They have been doing what I am just considering trying since the ’90s! The more … Continue reading →

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What a mix!

Posted on October 8, 2007 by admin

I am teaching elementaries this year – this is very unlike me for I find this level somewhat tedious to teach.  To make matters worse, instead of two nationalities, I’ve got four – it is a real challenge, for I do understand … Continue reading →

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