The past 12 months have been busy here on the World of Better Learning blog, so here is a festive round-up of some of our favourite articles!
We’ve been lucky enough to have some great content from a diverse range of contributors from around the world. From educational resources, tools and downloadable activities, to interviews and top tips, we look forward to hearing about more of your experiences next year. The World of Better Learning team struggled to pick just a handful of their favourite articles from the year, but these are the ones they chose:
Multilingualism on the Pitch: An interview with Petr Čech
Lauren: Petr Čech reminds us why language learning is important when it comes teamwork and cooperation. Being an international sportsperson requires excellent communication skills and Petr finds the 5 languages he has learnt come in handy on the pitch. Read the interview to find out what his favourite language is!
#Instaclass: 8 ideas for using Instagram in the classroom
Gabrielle: This article by Agustina Savini gives you some great ideas for introducing one of the most popular social media channels in to the teenage classroom. With more than half of Instagram users being under 30, the platform is likely to play a part in your students’ lives. So how can we use the app when teaching and learning English?
Learning a language – it’s tough, but totally worth it!
Jessica: Olivia Goodman reflects on her experience of learning Mandarin Chinese, and shares the top tips she’s learnt along the way. See her advice on staying motivated and overcoming cultural barriers. This article is perfect for anyone getting to grips with learning a new language, or thinking about taking the plunge!
Accent creep: How the way we speak evolves over time
Sarah: Mark Hancock, author of Pronunciation in Use Intermediate, explores how our accents used to sound and how they have changed over the years. He also talks about historical linguists who have been able to reconstruct likely accents from the past.
Which was your favourite article from the World of Better Learning? Let us know in the comments below!