Where would you like to see yourself 12 months from now, in terms of being a materials writer?

Where would you like to see yourself 12 months from now, in terms of being a materials writer?

Honestly, I don't know :) Want I do know is that I've always been interested in creating supplementary materials and bringing coursebooks to life. I also like sharing it with others and getting feedback.
Maybe, I'll be working on a supplementary materials handbook or designing a conversation course using different materials videos, audios, authentic materials, .....etc.

Hi everyone

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't been active in the discussions but I've had a couple of hectic weeks. Anyway, regarding the week's discussion question
When using an authentic audio or video it is important to use only ‘native speakers’. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.
I think it depends on the lesson's aim, if the aim is teaching pronunciation then, arguably, native speakers should be used. But if it's to create an opportunity for learners to get exposed to the language then authentic English should be used but not necessarily native speakers.
'Native speakers' is such a broad term, there's no accent more native than another.
Authentic audio should include English that is used in real life and create the opportunity for the learners to practise the language in a real context.

Hi everyone

Hi everyone,

I'm Aya and I'm from Egypt. I have been a teacher of English for almost 8 years. I worked at British Council Egypt and Tunisia. Currently, I work as an academic manager at a language center in Cairo.
I'm so excited to meet all of you and looking forward to the course.