Robert McLarty

Robert McLarty discusses the benefits and drawbacks of coursebooks.

Robert McLarty leads a discussion on this important topic.

I am struck once again by how hard speaking and listening are for some of our learners. I used to think that if they worked hard on getting the words in the right order, with an understanding of context, using the right words pronounced as clearly as possible, then they would be close to holding a conversation. The problem is that communication is not just the sum of the various parts – grammar, vocabulary, function and pronunciation – it is more complex than that.

What are some of the differences between general English and ESP? Robert McLarty discusses some of the issues faced by teachers making the change.

It has been a learning curve since classes were moved online and, as you will see from this issue, teachers in every corner of the world have been faced with the same scenario.