Author Archives: Elisabeth Poelzleitner

Time to read…

You have certainly noticed that reading plays a very important role in the new curriculum for lower secondary school. The curriculum states that by year 3-4 students should be able to read simple, clearly structured young adult literature or non-fiction … Continue reading

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Time to revise the past tense

After the holidays it is time to review important language structures. The most obvious grammar that students need now, is the past tense. They all want to talk about their summer holidays and share exciting adventures. Grammar structures are learned … Continue reading

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Can you fit in a short reading project before the end of the schoolyear?

Have your students done enough reading this year? Do you want to encourage them to read some books during the summer? This is the ideal time to plan a short but very effective end-of-year reading project for your learners. My … Continue reading

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Teaching grammar structures at the right time: Easter Holidays

Is there a perfect time to teach a particular grammar structure? Yes, there is – and it is very easy to decide when is the right time to teach and/or review a particular structure or form. Research on language acquisition … Continue reading

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Welcome to my regular teaching tips

Here you will find regular teaching tips for putting the new curriculum into practice. Follow the blog by signing up. Use the subscription form on the right side. Don’t worry, I won’t spam you. You will only get 3-4 newsletters … Continue reading

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