Tag Archives: ELT

Great resources for Conversation Classes

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Willy Cardoso

  Here’s a menu of lesson ideas, lesson plans, warmers, fillers, prompts, and more for EFL / ESL CONVERSATION CLASSES.   Starters Retelling very funny ads - I started the workshop with teachers doing this amazing activity designed by Ian James (@ij64). … Continue reading →

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Conversation Lessons – beyond chatting

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Willy Cardoso

On 6th March (next week already!), I’ll be hosting a discussion on conversation lessons as part of the SGI CPD Club. If you’re in or around London, would you like to join us? If you’re not able to be physically present, but … Continue reading →

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Question-making practice through sales role-play

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Willy Cardoso

Hi again! This is a bit of a lesson idea I’ve been using with folks of all kinds. 1. Teacher says: Think about 3 objects. Briefly describe their qualities. Choose one feature that is unique of each object. Choose one … Continue reading →

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Top Blogs for English Teachers

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Willy Cardoso

  From job hunting tips, passing through our good ol’ grammar issues, down to the value of Lesson Plans. Here are 5 blogposts related to Teacher Development I highly recommend, all published lately, so still hot off the press.   1. Gordon … Continue reading →

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