Tag Archives: authentic materials

Teaching ELT in Challenging Contexts: An Interview with Harry Kuchah Kuchah

Posted on 11 January 2017 by Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok

The year 2016 was a golden year, with TESOL celebrating its 50th anniversary and educators across the globe making a difference in their classrooms and communities. It has been a honor for me to share some of their stories with … Continue reading →

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What’s Op-Docs?: A Fantastic Source of Authentic Input

Posted on 1 August 2016 by Robert Sheppard
Robert Sheppard
Rob Sheppard

When I first got access to an LCD projector for my English classes, I scoured the Internet for bite-sized videos, short enough to be appropriate for use in class. I used TV commercials, movie trailers, short films, even music videos. … Continue reading →

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Taking Learning out of the Classroom

Posted on 2 June 2015 by Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok

Teachers often say that they would like to provide more authentic opportunities for students to experience language and culture out of the classroom but may feel constrained by a lack of time or lack of attractions in their areas. The … Continue reading →

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Teaching the News: More Online Sources for News Materials

Posted on 27 May 2014 by Tara Arntsen
Tara Arntsen
Tara Arntsen

Back in February, I wrote a post about using a site called News in Levels to help students improve their listening and, to a lesser extent, their reading. That site is really just one of the many sites out there that … Continue reading →

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