Hamza Ahmad

Language teaching is more than just teaching words; it helps people from different cultures connect and share traditions, bringing people from diverse backgrounds closer together. Rather than treating language as a mere communication tool, we should see it as a bridge that connects people across differences in belief and culture. We know that English as a language developed through interaction between different Germanic tribes (Wikipedia, 2026). This cross-cultural interaction should also be developed between a student and a teacher. With that in mind, as you begin your teaching journey, it is important to immerse yourself in the culture of your...

In the IELTS writing exam, the first paragraph that students need to write is the introductory paragraph. This paragraph essentially outlines the argument being discussed throughout the essay. So, if the introduction is not written correctly, the remaining information given in the body of the essay will be confusing and may not properly address the argument under discussion. The introduction comprises three important parts (University of Newcastle, 2026). In IELTS Writing Task 2, the first part of the introduction is the paraphrased question statement. The next part is where we introduce our position. Lastly, we mention some reasons to justify...

If a student pronounces relax /rɪˈlæks/ as ‘ruliax’ /ruːliæks/ or danger /ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/ as ‘daangger’ ˈdæŋɡər/, this is a clear indication that imitation alone is insufficient for effective pronunciation learning. Simply repeating what is heard does not lead to lasting improvement unless learners first understand the individual sounds of English, or phonemes, and how these sounds combine to form words. For my student, those two words were not isolated cases – nearly 80% of his spoken vocabulary was mispronounced, largely because he lacked an understanding of the sounds of English and how they blend together. Because of this, whenever I ask...

I know what to say, I have thoughts in my mind, but I cannot speak.’ You might have heard it many times from your students, just like me. Developing students’ speaking skills is a difficult and time-consuming process, but with daily practice and guidance this task can be made easy. This article serves as a guide for those who just started teaching spoken English and students with a beginner level in English. But before we delve into those methods, it is important to learn why students have such a difficult time – to put their thoughts into words – to...

Writing a coherent essay is crucial, it ensures that ideas are well organised and there is a logical flow. Thus, helping the readers to understand the essay. This article outlines the seven steps to writing a coherent essay and helping students to get higher bands in IELTS writing. Each step is supported by tips and examples to elaborate how students should put each step into practice. But before we get into that we need to understand what coherence is. As explained by the University of Aukland’s Flexible Learning Centre (2024) ‘Coherence in writing means that the readers can easily...

The author shares his teaching and learning experiences.

The author argues that there are many ways of preparing alone for this exam simply by using resources available.