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?

First of all, I'd like to see myself more productive. 'Practice makes perfect', right? This course has helped me to see my weak points so I'm hoping to get better in future.

A betting game that can be used for revising any language point. I have used it over and over. My students love it.

A betting game that can be used for revising any language point. I have used it over and over. My students love it.
This one is suitable for A2+/B1 level students.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oSG2VDygY2Wg9Y6REkRJH2fqZfQW9lQC/view?usp=sharing

Assignment 3

Assignment 3
I've finally completed it.
It's a collaborative writing assignment using pictures as prompts. I hope you find it useful.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O9a9VTonQcC8a6jDY_efdvXZghscpE8o/view?usp=sharing

Which ONE piece of advice would you give a teacher who wanted to create their own classroom material?

Which ONE piece of advice would you give a teacher who wanted to create their own classroom material?

Always bear in mind the students you teach.

Hello, everyone.

Hello, everyone.
Apologies for being late with my assignment.
This is a lesson plan for my A2 level teenagers. It's based on a song which I have used to help my students revise pre-intermediate future forms (will/be going to/Present Continuous).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nT6UHgfkgEs1lsqCtjodl9cZKy2vAyLTCZJv15r9p8/edit?usp=sharing

When using an authentic audio or video it is important to use only ‘native speakers’.

When using an authentic audio or video it is important to use only ‘native speakers’. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons.

I also disagree with this statement for the same reasons others presented. Most of my students will use English to communicate with people who are non-native speakers. Therefore, they should be exposed to a variety of accents. Even when I use videos made by native speakers, I try to include Australian or Canadian ones.
The CDs accompanying the textbook we use mostly offer British version of English. Since they are used to American English (films, TV shows they watch are mainly American), they sometimes find them hard to follow. So, I believe the more different versions of English they hear, the better.

When designing a learning material we should always bear in mind the students we teach.

When designing a learning material we should always bear in mind the students we teach. If we know their strengths and weaknesses well, and what we want them to learn, we'll be able to create the material they need in order to make progress.
This means that objectives, relevance, and the right level are my main concern. I also make sure that I give clear and concise instructions.
I must admit that I normally pay attention to the design, as well. I like my materials to be visually appealing. (The one I presented here is not, I'm afraid. ;))

Hello everyone!

Hello everyone!
I have designed this lesson plan around a short story with a twist in the end. In a world full of fake news, I think it is necessary to develop critical and creative thinking skills. This lesson will enable my students to practise thinking outside the box while practising past forms in writing and talking about personal qualities and feelings.
The language in the story is simple so I guess this plan will work well with my mixed-ability classes. (I teach teenagers aged 15-19).
I know I'm a bit late with my assignment but I hope I'll get some feedback from you.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_50SXI9IZ9Z705zp33Fn6tSBFaZdulF3/view?usp=sharing

Hello everyone

Hello everyone,
My name is Gordana and I'm from Serbia. I've been teaching English as a Foreign Language at a secondary vocational school since 1991.
Although I have some experience in creating ELT materials for my students, I believe I'm going to learn a lot from Katherine Bilsborough and all of you in weeks to come.
Good luck, everyone.