MET Current Issue

Anka Zapart

The article describes a variety of ways of running games in the classroom to ensure that they are efficient, fun, useful and engaging.

Anna Machura

Children like having fun and this can be used to the benefit of everyone in the learning process. With language games and riddles there are many opportunities.

Anna Hasper, Chris Roland

In the first part of two, language acquisition, classroom management, and methodology are among the topics covered.

James Heal

The article covers a wide range of topics of great importance to young learners such as surprise, games, story-telling and fun.

Larysa Dronova

The author argues that there are many good reasons for getting young learners formally assessed including motivation and achievement.

Karina Garbarini, Steve Tulk

A co-authored article describes the steps taken to ensure a group study trip is both enjoyable and useful.

David Byrne, Mark Heffernan

The article considers ways of linking classroom activities to the real world.

Roy Edwards

These days oral presentations are an integral part of assessment. They require careful preparation.

Julie Moore

This article looks at two areas, parts of speech and lexicogrammar, which provide a foundation for the basic analysis skills learners need to make sense of new language.

Daniel Costa

Daniel Costa looks at the game Connections and considers its use for language learners at various levels.

Simon Cox

The author argues that certain major aspects of the ELT world could be more critically viewed and radically changed.

The author shares her experiences of teaching.

James Heal

The activity is designed for teaching children.

Daniel Xerri

The article argues that there are four main styles from which ELT managers can choose depending on their context. Success comes from bringing staff on board and ensuring their future growth.

Lucas Manente

Through transcriptions of his own session, Lucas Manente analyses how supportive he is as a trainer.

Matt Done

It presents arguments for and against integrating SLA findings into teaching practice, before arguing that a knowledge of key SLA findings can indeed empower and motivate teachers.

Charlie Taylor

Charlie Taylor suggests that the limited nature of a lot of current research means that it is hard to form generalisations based on it and so hard to put into practice.

Andrew Boon, Michael Lacey Freeman

This dialogue between authors based in Japan and Italy shows the importance of reading to our learners and the dangers of translation software.

Laura Hadwin

Literature allows learners to see the world from different perspectives and can be an excellent resource for listening and reading.

Vera O’Connor

Being able to check understanding of both target language and instructions is a key part of teaching. The research leads to some interesting conclusions.

Erzsébet Ágnes Békés

The article describes the benefits of writing book reviews. The goal is smart and achievable, and the resulting article is evidence of your ability to evaluate and write.

Christopher Walker

Applying for a position and interviewing for it are two key stages in a career. The article offers insightful advice.

Grand Pacheco

The article covers upskilling and developing professionally to meet the needs of changing teaching situations and learner needs.

Holly Ho, Ian Jasper

The authors describe a useful communicative, collaborative and creative activity using modern technology.

The author shares his experiences of teaching.

The author shares her experiences of teaching.

The author shares her experiences of teaching.

Sharon Ahlquist

The activity is designed for teaching children.