Category Archives: TEFL

Evaluating an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) coursebook activity requires consideration of several dimensions. Here are some common criteria: 1. Objective Alignment: The activity should align with the objectives of the lesson or course. For instance, if the goal is to enhance listening skills, the activity should provide opportunities for meaningful listening practice. 2.Continue reading “How to Assess a Coursebook Activity (TQUK TEFL Assignment 6)”

Interrupt Politely and Effectively (Speaking) Activity Name: “Breaking in”Students will pair off. One will speak on a chosen topic for a limited time (like two minutes). The other will have to interrupt politely at least three to four times using phrases like “Excuse me, can I add something?” or “Sorry, do you mind if IContinue reading “TQUK TEFL Assignment 5: Teaching Speaking and Writing Skills:”

Simulation activities in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms involve role-playing exercises where students act out different scenarios in real-life contexts to enhance their speaking skills. This allows them to create a meaningful context to use the language for communication, interaction and transactional purposes more effectively and confidently.Here are a few examples of simulationContinue reading “TQUK TEFL Assignment 5: Practicing Spoken Communication Activities”

The Natural Approach, a language teaching methodology developed by Tracy Terrell and Stephen Krashen, has had a profound impact on English Language Teaching (ELT) classrooms worldwide. It encourages language acquisition in a natural, intuitive way, advocating for immersive, meaningful interactions in the target language. This approach greatly influences role-plays, lesson planning, and activities in ELTContinue reading “The Natural Approach and its Effects on Role-plays, Lesson Planning & Activities”

The humanistic approach in education, influenced by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, departs from the traditional teacher-led model and emphasises the role of students as active participants in their own learning. In the English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom, the humanistic approach can be incredibly effective. It allows for more personal and engaging learning by incorporatingContinue reading “The Humanistic Approach and its Effect on Role-plays, Lesson Planning & Activities”

Audiolingualism is a teaching methodology that emphasizes the learning of language through listening and speaking. It relies heavily on drills, repetition, and the reinforcement of grammar rules and vocabulary to enhance students’ oral proficiency. This well-established method has had a profound influence on the English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom, particularly when designing role-plays, planning lessons,Continue reading “Audiolingualism Effects on Role-plays, Lesson Planning and Activities”

Behaviourism, a theory of learning focused on observable behaviour and the impact of external stimuli, has had significant influence in shaping English Language Teaching (ELT) methodologies, including elements such as role-plays, lesson planning, and activities. Fundamental behaviourist principles such as repetition, reinforcement, and controlled environments have found their way into practical ELT techniques.1. Role-Plays: Behaviourism’sContinue reading “Behaviourism Effects on Role-plays, Lesson Planning & Activities”

The mastery of English language remains significant in our globalised world, providing a crucial pathway to international understanding, appreciation, and collaboration. As an international lingua franca, English allows individuals from divergent backgrounds, working in various industries, to make their mark on a global scale, bridging cultural divides and fostering a sense of commonality. This essayContinue reading “Characters Transformed by English”