Lucas Kohnke, Andrew Jarvis

Digital multimodal composing (DMC) has become an essential skill for language learners in the digital era. DMC involves creating texts that encompass multiple modes such as text; images; sounds; speech; space; and gestures. Videos, infographics, websites, comics and podcasts are examples of digital multimodal texts that combine multiple modes to create meaning. By incorporating multimodality into learning, teachers can provide relevant and engaging learning opportunities that encourage creative expression, critical analysis and a sense of ownership. While a focus on multimodality is becoming more prominent in language teaching, assessment often prioritises isolated modes rather than multimodal meaning-making. In this article, we...

This article examines the process of listening and all the factors which influence it. How can learners be best trained not only for the linguistic aspects but also the social and psychological ones?

Lucas Kohnke and Andrew Jarvis encourage EAP students to develop visual literacy, and suggest that infographics can help them with their research for university assignments.

A series of tips on maintaining a good learning atmosphere through positive body language, spontaneity, useful apps and proximity and availability to your students.