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Grammar 3 min read

Grammar Activities for More Expressive Speaking and Writing

Picture a student in class who is fluent in more than one language and would like to share an experience with the class. Although they know what they want to say, it does take some time to work out the exact words. They start off with a basic sentence: "I study English." When the teacher asks them for more information, the student pauses, taking time to think of the words needed to describe how long they have been learning the language, the difficulties they have encountered, and the way their confidence has changed.

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Reading 3 min read

Make Reading Fun: 3 Activities for the Primary ELT Classroom

We read, easily and naturally, for all sorts of reasons: to be immersed in a story, find an answer, solve a problem, follow instructions, or learn something new. So, why should reading in the classroom be any different? When students have a reason to read based on their interests, the reading material is absorbed more easily, and the experience becomes enjoyable—like playing a game.

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Grammar 4 min read

From Simple Sentences to Expanded Ideas: Grammar Strategies for MLEs

In my previous post, we focused on using grammar as a tool to build students' confidence and support their voices. As your multilingual learners of English begin to feel more secure in their language use, your next step is to guide them toward expansion. At this stage, students are ready to move beyond forming correct sentences as well as begin expressing more detailed and connected ideas. You may notice that your students can produce simple or connected sentences, but they struggle to extend them further. This is not necessarily a lack of grasping the language but more likely a need for organized support. Expanding grammar instruction allows you to help students build depth, add detail, and communicate more fully.

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Small ideas.
More everyday English.

Grammar Activities for More Expressive Speaking and Writing

Make Reading Fun: 3 Activities for the Primary ELT Classroom

From Simple Sentences to Expanded Ideas: Grammar Strategies for MLEs

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