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the power of fun activities

the power of fun activities
ideas, activities, learning resources for English language teaching

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

WHY DOES WAIT TIME MATTER?

In any classroom, whether it's filled with elementary students or older ones, one of the most critical skills a teacher can possess is ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ. We often feel the pressure to keep the classroom moving quickly and we are impatient to have right answersโ€ฆ in just ONE second! But, how stressful it could be for students? Research suggests that giving students a short pause after a question, the so-called ๐—ช๐—”๐—œ๐—ง ๐—ง๐—œ๐— ๐—˜, allows them [...]

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12 STRATEGIES FOR USING ENGLISH IN CLASS

Encouraging students to use English consistently in the classroom is essential for language acquisition and fluency. Here are 12 effective strategies to create an English-rich learning environment and help students feel confident using the language.

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