Nick Michelioudakis

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.

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.

Nick Michelioudakis

From skills to character: the new model learner

Motivation – supernormal stimuli

A moment can be worth a thousand minutes

10 tips on how to form good habits

Ownership and project work

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