Martin Bastkowski

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational landscape is no longer a futuristic idea, but a present reality. For English teachers, the question is not whether to use AI, but how to use it effectively to enhance teaching and learning. This article explores the practical applications of AI in the English classroom, highlighting its potential to enhance communicative skills and create appropriate teaching materials for different levels. It will also provide effective prompts and a careful look at some of the challenges that need to be considered. AI: just more and more for teachers to do? The title is...

Martin, Germany To be honest, the German education system can be quite frustrating at times. Because of the federal structure, all sixteen German states, or more precisely the ministries or administrations of education, can decide for themselves what curricula should be followed, what kind of (final) assessment should be used, what types of school can be attended and how long one should stay in primary school. Metaphorically speaking, the German education system is a very heavy and slow-moving ship, and the process of change takes a long time. In recent years, however, there has been a paradigm shift. Many schools in...

Martin Bastkowski offers 12 engaging activities to remind students what they have learnt in previous lessons. The examples are topic-based but could be adapted for language revision.