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.

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.

Nick Michelioudakis

Listening: what about content?

Critical thinking – where to start

Gamification and young learners

Reach out

Two paths to creativity

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