Teacher Discussion Forums

I do agree that it can sometimes be hard for the teacher and students to cope with cultural differences in the classroom. However, I do think that it is the teacher’s role to create an ambiance that promotes cultural awareness so that everyone can sort of move on and learn the language. The teacher’...

Hi, I am also reading Shakespeare at university right now. To really grasp the meaning of the play, I usually read the ‘modernized’ version of it before reading the actual play. This helps me better under the setting of the play and the plot. I can also compare both texts, which I find very interest...

Well, I am only a student-teacher, so I might not help you all that much, however, I have seen this phenomenon in both my practicum. My students just don’t seem to process information. Indeed, we go over a notion several times, and yet, they always make the same mistakes. In fact, during my last pra...

Hi, I also worked in an English camp this past summer, so I might be able to give you some tips. I don’t know what age group you are going to be monitoring, but our kids were from 5 to 13 years old (not in one same group of course). We also taught English through games. Children like it when they do...

Rebra: Hello, I agree with both viewpoints. English is in fact the international language of communication thus it is important for everyone to acquire it. Every body should be given the chance to learn it. However I do feel that it is unfair that only children form Anglophone parents are allowed to...