Dice


Advanced, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

Who hasn’t enjoyed a game or two of yahtzee, backgammon or other game involving dice? Their size and multiple combinations make them easy to use in order to produce a random outcome. They are used either in pure chance games or as a way to determine the movement of pieces in board games. They date […]

March 24, 2018

Social Media and Teenagers


Advanced, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

It is widely accepted that the development of social media changed the way we live and communicate with other people. Teenagers are the age group which has been influenced the most by this development, both positively and negatively. They are given more opportunities to socialize and feel part of a group but at the same […]

March 6, 2018

Mobile Phones


Advanced, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

If you asked young people nowadays what the object they can’t leave without is, what do you think the answer would be? Well, I don’t have to use my magic powers to guess that your answer is likely to be almost unanimous. Their mobile phone is the most indispensable possession for teenagers and young people, […]

February 19, 2018

Music


Advanced, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

Music is a major part of our lives. It unites people of different ages, cultures and social backgrounds. It is considered a universal language, which removes all barriers. When practiced in groups, it brings people together, creating empathy and cooperation. It is interrelated with our emotions and it is a haven to resort to, at […]

January 18, 2018

Literature is fun!


Advanced, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing

The importance of using literature in the EFL classroom is indisputable. I have always found it rewarding and enjoyable for students of all ages and levels. It provides authentic material to work on and can be used as a basis for practicing all skills with the appropriate activities. In my experience, kids are always interested […]

January 12, 2018