Jessica Mackay

Jessica Mackay Dip TEFLA, MA and PhD in Applied Linguistics, is an EFL teacher, CELTA trainer and head of teacher training and development at the UB Escola d’Idiomes Moderns (School of Modern Languages). She is Barcelona area coordinator for TESOL Spain and co-editor of the IATEFL Research SIG ‘ELT Research’ newsletter. She organises the bi-annual ELT Research in Action (ELTRIA) conference in Barcelona and edits the conference publication. [email protected]

Using WhatsApp for extra language practice: tips and tricks

This article provides a walk-through on how to set up a group to maximise participation and explains what type of activities generate most interaction.