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Do you teach adults, young adults or upper secondary students?
We've got something big coming that you're not going to want to miss.
Join us for day two of ELTOC Chapter 9 where we will reveal all. 👀 ->
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#ProfessionalDevelopment
Have your English students ever asked you what the difference is between cracked and broken?
This Oxford Learner's Dictionary image gives us a great visual explanation. 😉
#LearningEnglish
#TEFL
Do your students struggle with the difference between "shade" and "shadow". 🤔
This simple illustration should help them out. 😉
#LearningEnglish
#TEFL
#ELT
We appreciate it is a difficult time for the teaching community affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
To help, we've created a Learn at Home hub: everything from
#EdTech
how-tos to wellbeing, with
#remotelearning
options for parents and students too ->
Here's a quick tip to help your students grow their vocabulary = Get them to create a list of synonyms to learn of words they frequently use. 😉
For example, here are 5 ways to say "Interesting". 🧐
#ELT
#TEFL
#LearningEnglish
Do you want your students with learning difficulties to reach their full potential?
Today, we're launching our Position Paper on
#InclusiveEnglish
, defining how teachers can create inclusive learning environments → 💡
#ELT
📣 REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Join teachers all over the world for professional development and exclusive
#ESL
resources on a range of topics, from assessment for learning to global skills.
Don't miss out! ->
#myeltoc2020
Harness the power of feedback for better learning outcomes! ✅
Download our latest Position Paper, Assessment for Learning, and get access to the latest training and resources from our Expert Panel ->
#Assessment
#ELT
🚀 This January we are taking you on a professional development journey every single day! 🗓️📚
Lots of small steps make a huge difference, so we've prepared an easy activity for each day of the month to help you stick to your resolutions.
#ELT
#SelfCareChallenge
#Wellbeing
Reading is a fundamental part of teaching and learning English.📚 It helps learners consolidate their English enjoyably and in a stress-free way. Here are a few graded-reader books we recommend your young learners delve into!
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#ELT
#OxfordTeachersClub
#ESL
#GradedReaders
Every student with learning difficulties has got strengths and interests. Try basing your activities around something that they're passionate about, and watch their strengths surface! 🚀
Want more
#inclusiveteaching
tips? Click here ->
Happy
#worldteachersday2019
, not just to all the
#ESL
teachers we've met this year, but to all teachers!
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank YOU for continuing to inspire us and millions of English language learners around the world. 🌍
What you do as a teacher is important. You can make a difference. And even if you're not always sure how, believe in yourself and know that there's always a way.
#ELT
#DRSeuss
#Quote
Are English
#tenses
forever confusing your students? You might find this chart useful, as it lists all of the tenses your students will ever need -> 😃
#ELT
Did you know acknowledging small victories in life releases chemicals in our brains that leaves us with feelings of happiness? 😀
Today we challenge you to brighten up someone's day by letting them know you're proud of them! 👍
TURKEY: Happy Teachers Day to our amazing teaching community, from everyone here at Oxford University Press Turkey 🎉!
#24Kas
ımÖğretmenlerGünü
#HappyTeachersDay
Martin Luther-King changed history in his short life, and is now one of the most celebrated Americans of the 20th Century. For
#MLKday2018
, share his incredible story with your students ->
Learning English isn't easy. But we keep trying because, when you make yourself understood, when you find the words, the moment is magic, and the next step is yours to take.
Share your story ->
#findthewords
#ESL
#TEFL
👩🏫You may or may not have taught individuals in your English language teaching classrooms with autism. Here are four tips to help you understand and include learners with Autism.✍️
#ELT
#EnglishLanguageTeaching
#ESL
A huge thank you to all of our speakers, moderators, and of course attendees for making ELTOC 2020 such a success!
We've loved sharing and learning with you all. ❤️
#MyELTOC2020
🚨ELTOC 2021 is here!🚨
An
#ELT
online conference where we bring you FREE expert teaching advice on this year's trending topics PLUS a certificate of attendance and resource pack.
Wherever you are, become part of the worldwide
#myeltoc2021
community ->
📣 Introducing ELT Together!
We are hosting a whole month of webinars on every topic from student motivation to returning to the classroom! Whether you want to learn about blended teaching or teacher wellbeing, we're here for you. 🤗
Register now ->
Introducing idioms into your lessons can be great. We found ourselves wondering how baking has influenced the English language and here is a list of related idioms we came up with.🍰
#ELT
#ESL
#EnglishLanguageTeaching
We need your help. We’re busy building our webinar programme for 2019. Which teaching topics would you like our expert speakers to cover? Tweet us! 💬
#ELT
#EFL
#ProfessionalDevelopment
TURKEY: Today, the Oxford University Press team in Turkey are celebrating the 95th anniversary of the Republic! Enjoy the celebrations.
#29Ekim
#29EkimCumhuriyetBayram
ı
How are languages learned? 🤔 This knowledge is vital if you want to help your students reach their language goals. Start your
#BacktoSchool
preparations with this article! ->
#BacktoSchool2018
Got a cup of tea on the go? ☕
In case you missed it - the
@OxfordJournals
team have curated a free reading list just for
#ELT
teachers and researchers! ->
#TEFL
Students that read in their spare time have greater vocabularies than those that don't, according to this study 📚. Here's how teacher and author
@Larryferlazzo
plans to use this to motivate his class ->
#ELT
TURKEY: We at the Oxford University Press team in Turkey wish you a Happy New Year! Stay tuned for another year of
#innovation
and
#excellence
in
#ELT
!
The Oxford English Dictionary has been the last word on words for over a century! Have you ever wondered how it was made? 🔍
Set your reminder to join us LIVE and dive into the origins of this extraordinary, living document ->
#words
#TeachingEnglish
@OED
There are so many words in English that we know but tend to forget. 😱
How many of these vegetables do you think your students can remember? 🥦🌽🥕
As a fun warm up exercise, get your students to list as many of them as they can. 😉
#ELT
#LearningEnglish
👏You don’t need a native speaker accent to teach and assess pronunciation skills effectively!👏
Download our latest position paper for expert advice ->
#ESL
#ELT
Do you ever go back to basics? 🤔
Sometimes when we focus more on the complicated topics when teaching English, our students can forget the basics. 😅
Why not test their vocabulary on random topics such as cutlery. 🍽️
#ELT
#TEFL
#LearningEnglish
Happy
#worldteachersday2019
, not just to all the
#ELT
teachers we've met this year, but to all teachers!
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank YOU for continuing to inspire us and millions of English language learners around the world. 🌍
👩🏫 As educators, we often put our students first, but taking care of ourselves is essential for maintaining our effectiveness and enthusiasm in the classroom. Boost your well-being with our 30-day challenge! ✨
#ELT
#SelfCareChallenge
#Wellbeing
What is the ‘Oxford Comma’ and why does it cause such a stir? 🤔
The Oxford comma is often used before the last item in a list of three or more items, before ‘and’ or ‘or’.
Some like to use it, and some don't. Will you?
#elt
#tefl
Educational technology has the power to change the way we teach. Join Harry at the
#ELTOC2020
Online Conference this February to learn more about the future of
#EdTech
, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. 🤖
Register ->
Did you know that if learners read in English and summarize in their first language, they will develop stronger analytical skills? 💡
#ESL
#edchat
Find out more about the role of the first language in English Medium Instruction ->
Hi everyone, Sofia here from the OUP team! It's been great to meet so many of the
#CampELTOnline
community this week, thanks for joining us!
We'll see you all again tomorrow for more
#ESL
professional development! 💪
TURKEY: Planning a lesson to commemorate Atatürk with your students?
Try this sneak-peak from Oxford Discover Futures today ->
#10Kas
ım
#MustafaKemalAtat
ürk
Today is a very special day - join us as we celebrate the birthday of
#CharlesDickens
! 🎂
If you could only read ONE of his
#books
for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Let us know below!
What is the role of the first language in English Medium Instruction? 🤔
Learn about effective
#EMI
and
#CLIL
programmes with the help of our Expert Panel! It's all here in our latest free Position Paper ->
#ELT
Thanks to Diana Lea for a fantastic talk on building a core vocabulary. Want to find out more? Here are some useful links:
Oxford Wordlists:
Oxford 3000:
What's new in the Oxford 3000:
#MyELTOC2020
Get quick, practical tips to help you use mobile apps both inside and outside the classroom! 🤳 Encourage students to revise and review learning on the device that's constantly within arms’ reach.
#edtech
#TEFL
Download now! ->
The biggest online event in the ELT calendar is back – and this time it’s all about YOU! 🤩
#TEFL
#TeachingEnglish
We want to hear what you have to say. Find out more ->
Delivered by experts, inspired by you.
#MyELTOC
Reading in English is one of the best ways to improve
#ESL
skills whilst
#distancelearning
, so we’d like to offer 148 of our Graded Readers e-books for FREE! 🎉
Your students can sign in or register at the Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf to access this offer->
Did you know that the Oxford Teachers' Club is free to join, and has more than 20,000 lesson plans, worksheets and activities for
#ESL
and
#ELT
teaching? 🌞
Take a look ->
We're really excited to be introducing The Oxford Test of English to attendees of
#iatefl2019
! 🎉
Here's a sneak peek at what we've got planned ->
See you in Liverpool!
A homophone is a word that is pronounced like another word but has a different spelling or meaning.👩🏫 Here are some examples. Can you think of any others? Let us know!👇
#ELT
#EnglishLanguageTeaching
#ESL
#TEFL
Homophones are a little difficult to remember and visualise, but they’re also a great way to challenge your students’ memory skills.👩🏫 Here’s a list of some go-to homophones to use in your lessons.
#ELT
#ESL
#EnglishLanguageTeaching
Learning a language is a marathon, not a sprint! Whether a learner will reach their goal depends on their mentality. Here's how you can help them to develop the right mindset -> 🚀
#ELT
Heading back to school soon? Start the year on a high with these free Myths and Legends
#lessonplans
😃! Available now from the Oxford Teacher's Club ->
#ELT
Happy Sherlock Holmes Day!
Watch a dramatic reading of Dominoes The Dying Detective (CEFR A1). Share the videos with your class and watch to the end for an exclusive free access code for Oxford Reading Club. ->
#SherlockHolmesDay
#GradedReaders
To help your students get the most out of
#homelearning
, we’re offering 148 Graded Readers e-books on the Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf for free.
Your students can sign in or register to access this offer until 30 June 2020 📖 ->
#ELT
A large
#vocabulary
isn't enough! Using English in a contextually appropriate way is equally important, try some lesson activities with your students that focus on their pragmatic competence. 🗣
Here are some ideas ->
#ELT
We've met so many awesome and inspiring teachers already this year!
If you've also been inspired by a fellow teacher, show them your appreciation today on
#WorldTeachersDay
! 🙌
Myths and legends have entertained us the world over for generations! 📜
Look no further if you need fresh content to captivate your students and ignite classroom discussion, download your free Myths and Legends lesson packs right here ->
#ELT
#ELTChat
Extensive Reading helps learners consolidate their English enjoyably and in a stress-free way.📚📖
Read our latest blog to get tips on how you can encourage students to read more. ->
#ELT
#TEFL
#TeachingEnglish
Are your
#ELT
students afraid to speak, or are some of them just shy?
Get them talking and interacting with these language learning games from
@edutopia
! 🎲
As ELTOC 2019 comes to a close, we'd like to say a big thank you to all of our speakers, moderators, and of a course, a very special thanks to all of you that attended! 🙌
We hope that you've all learnt loads, and enjoyed the whole ELTOC experience.
#Myeltoc2019
Develop your students’ reading skills whilst they’re
#remotelearning
with FREE access to 148
#ELT
Graded Readers e-books for all levels, ages and interests! -> 📚
Sign in or register at Oxford Learner’s Bookshelf to access this offer until 30 June 2020.
Almost 80% of communication in English no longer involves native speakers. It's time we stop focusing on native speaker accents as the ideal.
#Pronunciation
#ESL
Join us to find out how ->
#MyELTOC
Couldn't make our Project-Based Learning webinar?
The session focused on one handy framework that could make your own classroom projects more successful, give it a try -> 🎯
#ProjectBasedLearning
#ELT
Communication is changing! Today's learners are surrounded by movies, videos, songs, and memes like this one. So let's update the way we teach literacy ->
We’re offering you and your learners free access to Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary premium until 20 July 2020 -> 🎉
Discover a wide range of online resources to improve your students' writing and speaking skills.
#ESL
#TEFL
Missed our 'Psychology of Language Learning' webinar with Sarah Mercer?
Here's a summary, and some answers to the questions posed during the session:
#LanguagePsychology
#ELT
We caught up with
@SMercerGraz
at
#iatefl2022
on the importance of teacher wellbeing, and discussed some of the challenges teachers are facing today. ❤️🩹
#EduTwitter
#EdChat
Watch the full video ->
TURKEY: Wishing you a future filled with success and happiness on the 96th anniversary of the Republic.
Happy Republic Day! 🎉
#29Ekim
#CumhuriyetBayram
ı
Take the stress out of
#BackToSchool
planning with just a few of the resources we have available! 📋
#TEFL
10 steps ->
Activities for all ages ->
Word list ideas ->
Graded readers ->