Just in time for exam revision comes this article on Edutopia. Great thing to keep in mind from the start of the year!
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New York Times Learning Network
While not entirely devoted to things EAL, this site has great ideas for lessons, writing prompts, discussions and more.
Viral Videos
Some great ideas about using viral videos to enhance learning!
quick grammar activities
When you have a few minutes to spare, there are some useful activities here to build your grammar skills.
Learn English Teens Study Break
This site is great for the holidays with a range of activities to build all your English skills. They don’t take too long and will really give your vocabulary understanding a boost.
Plain English
The Times in plain English has some interesting articles to read. It’s US based but there’s enough general reading as well. Great for building your vocabulary as well as knowledge of current events.
timelines
I have noticed students still have some problems with the use of tense – so I’m going to give the visual method another go.
Dictation a better way???
This resource looks at ways to making a common practice in many Hong Kong schools more meaningful – and a more productive learning experience.
for and since – a bit of grammar
Food waste
This recent episode on BBC Six Minute English has some great vocabulary for this topic – one that is current in Hong Kong and has appeared in discussions: FOOD WASTE