Archive for July 2009
Saturday 25 July 2009
ELT in Images – roads and book covers
When we (the series editors and publisher at Delta) were talking about the new Teacher Development Book Series we had a long discussion about book covers. There’s a saying “don’t judge a book by its cover”, but I find I judge books by their covers all the time. A good cover should be noticeable from [...]
Read more »Tuesday 21 July 2009
ELT in Images – The Terminator
Well, this is a slightly different image this time and it is probably influenced by a lot of the stuff I’ve been reading online recently about teaching and technology. There have been arguments back and forth about the effect of modern technology on education, especially IWBs (Interactive White Boards). Are they a blessing or a [...]
Read more »Sunday 19 July 2009
ELT in Images – the jungle
When I was talking to teachers as part of my research for the book Dealing with Difficulties this image came up again and again, especially at secondary level. “It’s a jungle in there,” people told me. It reminds me of the warnings new teachers get from the older, more cynical members of staff about difficult [...]
Read more »Friday 17 July 2009
Launch of Business English Language Practice
by Tom Dunican
Business English Language Practice aims to help learners of Business English develop the grammar and vocabulary needed to participate in business effectively.
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