Author Archives: alexcase

New page with my 49 articles on TEFL games

Posted on 07/02/2013 by alexcase

The new page is: My articles on games in TEFL mainly for adults and teens, but with a link to my polished up page on the topic for young learners. Also including links to my ongoing series of “TEFLtastic classics” … Continue reading →

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New page with my 26 articles on teaching speaking

Posted on 06/02/2013 by alexcase

My articles on teaching speaking There are also links from there to pages with my many articles on teaching functional language and oral practice for particular grammar points.

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3D pelmanism

Posted on 06/02/2013 by alexcase

Although I’m sure I’m not the first, came up with this more fun variation on pelmanism (also known as pairs or the memory game) when brainstorming things to practise “They are…” Students put their hands into a bag without being … Continue reading →

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My new TEFL stuff (Dec 2012 – Jan 2013)

Posted on 02/02/2013 by alexcase

Articles Gardens/ gardening in EFL classes – LINK FIXED TPR for can/ can’t  – LINK FIXED Games for can/ can’t – LINK FIXED Teaching future continuous – LINK FIXED Future continuous games  – LINK FIXED Future continuous speaking practice  – LINK FIXED Movement in adult classes – … Continue reading →

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Teaching English for engineering

Posted on 31/01/2013 by alexcase

Have written two articles on the topic, re-labelled my Technical English worksheets page to reflect the fact that actually lots of it is basically engineering and added a couple of new worksheets to that page: Articles How to teach English to engineers … Continue reading →

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Who would you give an OBE to?

Posted on 30/01/2013 by alexcase

Macmillan have proudly announced an OBE for Simon Greenall for services to ELT publishing. Although I’m a republican and so followed Sandy McManus in turning down my knighthood for services to TEFL blacklisting and attempts at TEFL humour, it’s good … Continue reading →

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British English which is not worth teaching

Posted on 29/01/2013 by alexcase

I’ve been writing about teaching have/ have got*, and despite using the form myself I’ve started with a strong recommendation to not teach “have got” if at all possible. It might be just because I haven’t taught in Europe for … Continue reading →

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Creating your own teaching methodology

Posted on 27/01/2013 by alexcase

Create your own TEFL method It’s funny because it’s true (as me a Homer like to say). For example, look at how similar it is to this apparently serious attempt to come up with one!

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Teaching It is/ They are article and worksheets

Posted on 26/01/2013 by alexcase

A surprisingly difficult point for students to get the hang of and to think of interesting activities for. Hope this article, worksheets and flashcards help: Article How to teach “It is” and “They are” Printable worksheets It is/ They are run and touch … Continue reading →

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New Macmillan English titles in 2013

Posted on 22/01/2013 by alexcase

Mainly new editions and new levels and no teacher resource books, but looooooads of new readers. See here for how to get your hands on copies for free by writing me a 700 word or so review. Children Captain Jack … Continue reading →

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