Sarah Lynn
Using Same-Ability Groups in the Multi-Level Adult Classroom
How can I engage, support, and challenge my students when they are at so many different levels?
Teaching in a multi-level classroom is very challenging, but there are
ways to differentiate instruction and still maintain a coherent and
cohesive class. One way is to vary the way you group your students. …
Shouldn’t Your Grammar Book Make Your Job Easier?
Teaching grammar is tough. Instructors need support, and they often have to go
looking for it themselves. …
More Test Practice for Your Students
If you have students who are preparing for a high-stakes test, then you
know they need two things: a solid understanding of English and plenty
of practice taking the test. Now, students can get more practice
online, which frees you to focus on teaching English. …
All the Feedback in the World
If you’re like most writing teachers, you give your students a lot of feedback. This helps them edit their initial drafts better. It does not, however, help them to become better self-editors, which can be a recipe for disaster in mainstream courses. The solution is easier than you think.
Add An Extra Step
(Please don’t stop reading; this won’t add to your workload)
Before students turn in their first draft, require them to do a formal self-editing exercise. …
Preparing Your Students for the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
PTE Academic — the new, computer-based test of English language proficiency —
measures real-life language ability through the use of tasks that require test takers to produce language during the test session. …
