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Premier Skills

Try one of the activities on the Premier Skills website and your students could win a football shirt! Complete the lesson activities and then submit your students' videos to enter them in the monthly draw. 

 

Have you heard of this non-competitive 'urban sport'? Download this lesson plan and the accompanying worksheets so your students can read about this activity, focus on informal language, then ask and answer questions about other activities in pairs. 

Reading out loud

These days reading out loud is often seen as taboo in the English language classroom. In this article you can read about the experiences of one teacher whose attitude to the activity changed over the course of a year.

Learning English with dyslexia: a case study
This latest TeachingEnglish Research Paper presents findings on the perceptions and feelings of primary school learners with dyslexia in Singapore, regarding their learning of school subjects through English, together with how they use strategies to overcome some difficulties.
Using flashcards
How do you use flashcards in your class? Why not watch this video of Vikki teaching young learners for some practical ideas - and leave a comment about how you use them too. Remember to check out our flashcard maker as well!
Staffroom posters
Do you sometimes need inspiration for last minute ideas? Why not download our free series of posters with practical ideas for teaching pronunciation, speaking, writing and more. They'll give a bit of colour to your staffroom too!
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Visit our Teach English pages to find out more about our work in Turkey. 
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