Richard Gabbrielli

Richard is a professor in the Department of International Tourism and Business at Yasuda Women’s University in Hiroshima, Japan. He teaches business English, communication studies and intercultural communication. He is particularly interested in semiotics and communication theory applied to ELT.

Playing your cards right

2024-09-11

Using a standard pack of playing cards as prompts the teacher sets up the framework for learners to use their imagination to create a story.

It Works In Practice – Starting with stems

2024-05-24

These activities can be adapted for any level.

An open book: teaching ‘big’ and ‘little’ reading

2024-05-10

The article describes the different approaches to reading we all have. The author suggests teachers encourage reading as a bridge to the outside world.

It works in practice: Learner-centred interviews

2024-02-05

An activity to practise extended speaking

Understanding teacher stress

2023-07-11

The article provides a lot of practical tips for recognising and dealing with stress and advocates an approach to teaching and managing teachers which aims to reduce it.

Richard Gabbrielli

Playing your cards right

It Works In Practice – Starting with stems

An open book: teaching ‘big’ and ‘little’ reading

It works in practice: Learner-centred interviews

Understanding teacher stress

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