EFL and ESL Techno Skills

50 Incredibly Useful Links For Learning & Teaching The English Language

Learn how to use technology as a tool for education, and succeed as a teacher.
Open Presentation – Survival Tips for Teaching with Technology

The speaking test is already knocking on your door and you still need to improve your pronunciation? Don't rest on your laurels !Time to do something about it!

This a selection of some of the posts I have been publishing over the years where you can find not only listening activities but als

"I went home last week and did everything one normally does over the holidays: I got together with my family and, in the spirit of Christmas, grilled my teenage cousins about what apps they're using on their iPhones.

They named two of the usual suspects, Snapchat and Instagram. They laughed in my face when I asked what they thought about Facebook. "It's for moms," one explained to me. 

Insightful, but not out of the ordinary. Then my 13-year-old cousin asked me if I knew what AirDrop was."

Technology allows me to assess my students in ways that simply was not possible formerly. I can see at the tap of a screen or a click of a button what level each student has attained and I can then plan accordingly. Differentiated instruction really becomes achievable with such technology, not only in the level of tasks set, but in the way in which students can tackle their work.

How do you define "online teachers"? Well, we have a fresh perspective on this that may change your thinking.

Students and teachers speak out on what they want for the future of moblity in this survey from Project Tomorrow.

Staying anonymous online might seem impossible, but there are several measures that web users can take to protect their privacy

Pinterest is a popular resource for English language learners! You can find there worksheets, activities, articles and tips. Click here to read about some of our favorite Pinterest Boards for ESL students.

Animated GIFs. You see them everywhere, usually as a response, reaction or qualifier that adds extra oomph to any statement. For the longest time GIFs have been associated with the Internet’s funny bone, but now brands are finding ways to incorporate this form of visual content into their marketing. After all, GIFs occupy a space between images and video that leaves much room for exploration. Here we’ll review 12 tools to get you started with creating, discovering and hosting GIFs. Some of the tools below require a bit more practice to master, but you’re guaranteed to find something that’s right for your GIF needs.   1. Giffing Tool This is a Windows tool that allows you to create customized GIFS. With features like trimming video frames, adding text, and quality settings adjustments you can be well on your way to creating a library of GIFs that you can go back... keep reading

Here is a guide to critical thinking skills complete with four (count 'em, 4!) steps accompanied by fill-in-the-blank questions designed to pique your interest and illustrate how each step works.

As we approach the beginning of the school year, teachers might want to consider using Skype in the classroom to help enhance their lesson plans.