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Lindsay Clandfield has some unusual strategies for reducing test stress.

Focus on Special Educational Needsby Cristina Sánchez-López and Theresa Young OUP 2018 978-0-19-400087-1Until recently, the topic of special educational needs in the English language classroom has been relatively under-represented when it comes to practical usable resources which examine both the theoretical application of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teaching whilst also exhibiting hands-on advice on how to apply that theoretical knowledge in a practical way. Certainly, there have been authors and researchers who have broached the subject, often in conjunction with the examination of SEN as a whole, ie in relation to mainstream schooling, as well as in ESL institutions.In...

David Heathfield asks why on earth not?

Monica Ayton wants her students to get the most from excursions.

Gems, titbits, puzzles, foibles, quirks, bits & pieces, quotations, snippets, odds & ends on the theme of raising offspring. Includes photocopiable materials. 

Marjorie Rosenberg finds a place for Neuro-Linguistic Programming in the business English classroom.

Simon Andrewes understands teachers’ reticence to incorporate innovation and advocates an alternative scenario.

Paul Bress suggests that lesson plans are not enough.

Marjorie Rosenberg makes general activities relevant for specific purposes.

Written for teachers by teachers: gems, titbits, puzzles, foibles, quirks, bits and pieces, covering "Who said it?", "What is it?" and more

Chris Baldwin uses a flexible technological tool to help his students with their writing skills.

Paul Bress finds benefits in a positive attitude.