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The Thinking Train seriesby Herbert Puchta and Gavin BiggsHelbling Languages 2020Miners of the Fifth Moon: 978-3-99089-240-4Unreal School: 978-3-99089-241-1The Ice-racers of Triton: 978-3-99089-236-7Survival: 978-3-99089-235-0  The Thinking Train is a six-level series of picture books for young learners, which combines practice in reading with the development of critical thinking skills, which – as we all know – are the Holy Grail of modern education systems.The six levels (A to F) are linked to the Cambridge Young Learners English and Trinity levels, with levels A to C corresponding to the Cambridge ‘Starters’ level (Trinity 1), levels D and E corresponding to the Cambridge...

Short articles and a photocopiable worksheet on the theme of serendipity – unexpected consequences.

Nicky Hockly answers five questions about how teachers can conduct classes with some students present in the classroom and some online.

Chia Suan Chong looks at what English teachers teach apart from language.In this issue, she considers how theories from the business world can help with learner training.

Successful International CommunicationChia Suan ChongPavilion ELT (2018)See page 88 for detailsAs an English Language teacher, I teach multilingual classes of students to communicate with each other. I teach them practical language which they can use in a variety of settings. Although this practical English gives them the lexis and grammar necessary to understand and be understood, I often find that there can be misunderstandings, or intolerances between students from different countries. I therefore incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion in the classroom and encourage learners to be curious and open-minded about their peers’ cultural backgrounds.I’m also a firm believer that...

Roger Hunt aims to give a good lesson.

Games crossword: recycle games topic vocabulary with this fun, interactive crossword to be used in pairs.  

Thomas Ziegelwagner uses timelines which include colour and black and white photographs to help his students understand aspect and grasp the subtle differences in the use of tenses.

Rod Bolitho considers our teaching of ‘if’ clauses is nothing if not iffy.

Nick Baguley interviews two teachers about their experiences of returning to the classroom after the Covid-19 lockdown, and finds out how they made this possible.

Sean Toland presents a roleplay which involves assessing YouTube videos and interviewing social media stars, and which should capture the interests and imaginations of teenagers.

Nicky Hockly answers five questions about how teachers can teach their students to recognise false information that is being shared online.

Trev Hill takes his gloves off and gets to grips with martial arts.

Gems, titbits, puzzles, foibles, quirks, bits & pieces, quotations, snippets, odds & ends on the theme of ‘less is more’. Includes photocopiable materials.

Benjamin Moorhouse considers classroom cuisine can be a piece of cake.