Speaking is the active use of the English language to express not only meaning but also personal ideas and feelings. There is a big discrepancy between understanding the English language and being able to constructively use it. Students of B1 …
find it really hilarious when people post tips on how to succeed in B2. Advice like 10 things to do in order to succeed in the exam is not only intimidating but also totally unnecessary. For me, it is not …
Dimitra Dougekou shares her rewarding experience teaching teenagers, emphasizing the importance of respect, relevance, and creativity in the classroom. By connecting lessons to their lives and interests, incorporating drama and creative writing, and fostering critical thinking, teachers can unleash the …
Ιούνιος του 2021. Στο τέλος μιας ασταθούς και δύσκολης σχολικής χρονιάς και ενώ όλοι μαζεύαμε δυνάμεις να ξεκινήσουμε νέα πράγματα, που θα μας έβγαζαν από τη μιζέρια της πανδημίας, εμείς στο BD School πήραμε μια τολμηρή απόφαση, που έμελλε να …
Socrates has encapsulated all the essence of education: ‘Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel’. As teachers we should do exactly that-but how can this be accomplished if we ourselves stay static in a …
Why use songs? Songs provide good listening practice for teenage learners – but with a difference. Songs can tell stories, and convey emotions. Music can set the scene or provide a change of mood. You could use a song at …
Drama in the ELT Classroom What is Drama in education? Drama is about taking roles in the classroom, it is for everybody, it is a learning medium lived in the moment, it has rules and it is about attitudes not …
Fairy and folk tales are useful in drama sessions for children and adults as they provide a common point of reference and contain universal characters and themes. They offer an opportunity to develop new work using a familiar structure. The …
Για εμάς, η εκμάθηση Αγγλικών δεν είναι μόνο οι βαθμοί και οι εξετάσεις. Είναι η αυτοπεποίθηση να διεκδικήσεις συναρπαστικές εμπειρίες ζωής μιλώντας τη γλώσσα. Τα πιστοποιητικά Cambridge είναι ειδικά σχεδιασμένα να παρακινούν τους μαθητές σχολικής ηλικίας, δίνοντάς τους την ευκαιρία για …
The Magic of Storytelling I have tried a lot of different educational tools but Storytelling is by far my favourite. Indeed, storytelling is a great educational tool for quite many reasons. First, stories are motivating and fun. Children love listening …