Nick Michelioudakis

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Nick Michelioudakis, (B. Econ., Dip. RSA, MSc [TEFL]) has been active in ELT for many years as a teacher, examiner and teacher trainer. He and he has given presentations in numerous countries. He has written extensively on methodology, though he is better known for his ‘Psychology and ELT’ articles in which he draws on insights from such disciplines as marketing, management and social psychology. For articles or worksheets of his.

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From skills to character: the new model learner

2024-05-10

The author argues that certain traits are vital for good learning to take place: they are discipline, perseverance, prosociality and proactivity.

Motivation – supernormal stimuli

2023-03-15

In the same way that most people get a buzz from getting a right answer or solving a brainteaser, learners can be really engaged in speaking and listening activities which encourage creative and lateral thinking either alone or collaboratively.

A moment can be worth a thousand minutes

2023-01-16

The most memorable part of a lesson is when the learners’ engagement peaks. This article suggests ways of creating such moments in speaking activities.

10 tips on how to form good habits

2022-09-27

Nick Michelioudakis argues that a good way of making progress is through acquiring some good habits.

Ownership and project work

2022-07-27

By allowing your learners to have a greater influence on choice of materials and activities and more control of how class time is used, you will see a marked improvement in motivation.

Listening: what about content?

2022-03-18

Four key areas of content are covered in this article. Social currency, Mystery, Factual knowledge and humour can all be used in and out of the class to generate engagement and increase exposure to the language.

Critical thinking – where to start

2022-01-27

Do your learners have strong views on various topics? Are they backed up by solid evidence? What would make them change their minds? This article answers some of these questions as it encourages learners to think about their own thought processes.

Gamification and young learners

2021-10-04

In all walks of life, gamification increases motivation and gets “buy-in”. Using it in the classroom as part of language learning or behaviour management could prove very effective.

Reach out

2021-03-18

Not sure how to do something? Ask someone. Then ask another person and evaluate the answers. In this article three ways of getting useful personal development are discussed with examples from the non-teaching world.

Two paths to creativity

2020-12-14

Nick Michelioudakis discusses two ways to develop creativity in your classes. Using ideas from both teaching and marketing he suggests a wide range of approaches using stories, advertising and projects.

Nudging – seven ideas and one exercise

2020-03-26

Nick Micheloudiakis looks at the impact of nudging and provides an exercise to help you and your students understand more about it.

‘The best laid plans …’

2020-01-02

This article discusses why we need to factor in more time when we are planning lessons and courses.

How can I motivate my staff?

2019-09-23

Nick Michelioudakis discusses his own personal strategies for keeping staff engaged.

How can I get better?

2019-06-27

In the second of a series, Nick Michelioudakis looks at ways of self-improvement.

Psychology for educators: coursebooks – curiosity and investment

2019-05-10

In the first of a series, Nick Michelioudakis looks at links between psychology and teaching.