s we have all experienced, the coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on all aspects of our lives, not least as a result of the lockdown imposed in many countries to protect lives and slow down the spread of the Covid-19 virus. One side effect of this measure has been the widespread use of […]
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Common errors in academic writing
Adopting an academic writing style in a foreign language can be very challenging for students. With so many things to keep in mind, it’s easy to make mistakes, but in marking my students’ essays and exam papers, I’ve noticed that many of the errors that frequently occur can easily be avoided. So, to help students […]
FOM Presentation
The presentation below was put together by the great International Office team (with a little help from me) to help them promote the FOM and its many international initiatives. Working on this little project as part of their language training course was a great way for the team to focus on the kind of language […]
Can do statements in Business English
A topic that often comes up in discussions is the role the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages and can do statements can play in preparing and delivering effective language training in corporate settings. With this in mind, I have put together a set of resources which provide some background and some specific examples from BE practitioners using […]
Culture & perceptions
This post reproduces a post made in 2009 in the now unused Google blogspot. It’s reproduced here because much of what is said is still valid and useful. I recently had the pleasure of attending a course on teaching culture designed and moderated by Barry Tomalin for International House London. The Business Cultural Trainer’s Certificate […]
Do coaching and technology make a good fit?
In recent years, the use of coaching techniques in ELT has become increasingly widespread. The shift in role from teacher to coach has perhaps been prompted to some extent by the possible financial rewards it can bring, but when working in corporate settings with adult learners, establishing a coach / coachee relationship in the classroom, […]
