Have you ever wondered how it happens that children learn languages so quickly and easily? What’s the secret of this amazing power of young language learners? 1. The power of novelty Children absorb new knowledge …
Shall We Play Online Treasure Hunt?
by Aggie Chapman Teaching online, although vastly different to our usual teaching, doesn’t mean that we have to give up on all the cool things that we used to be able to do in the …
Mindmaps in an MFL classroom
by Aggie Chapman Mindmaps, aka spidergrams are a classic activity, mostly used as an icebreaker. They’re undemanding – the level of preparation is next to zero, they can be used as an interactive presentation or …
Mistakes – Friends or Foes?
by Aggie Chapman Mistakes are an inherent part of learning, and though nobody likes making them, they can really help us learn, so long as we go about them the right way. What does that …
Is Online Learning for Me?
by Aggie Chapman Though online learning has almost become the new normal already, it’s still something outside of many people’s comfort zone. Is it there something to beware of, or is it simply the fear …
How Can You Tell If You Are Ready to Take an Exam?
by Aggie Chapman Whether you are about to start your exam preparation, or you’ve been working towards your goal for a while, sooner or later the tricky question will come – am I ready? There …
More Speaking Practice? Try Language Exchange.
One of the biggest challenges of learning a foreign language is making sure that we get enough speaking practice. Even if you take part in a traditional course, the amount of time that you can …
How to Write Well in an Exam, Even If You Hate Writing!
by Aggie Chapman Not a natural writer? You’re not alone! It’s probably the most disliked skill among students and exam candidates. Sadly, there’s no chance of it being removed from exams in the near future, …
Why is It So Important to Read in Foreign Language?
by Aggie Chapman “A room without books is like a body without a soul” – this Cicero quote really resonates with me. I can’t imagine my life without books, most of the time I’m reading at …
Fed Up with the Speaking Block? – Here’s How to Get Rid of It.
by Aggie Chapman When it comes to speaking a foreign language, many people complain about feeling completely blocked. So much so, that the term “speaking block” is commonly used in the context of language teaching …