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Lesson plan: The Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton’s classic novel, The Age of Innocence, not only defined the age it described - New York in 1870s - but it wove a fascinating and complex story about love and commitment which raises a nu
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Tips on choosing graded readers for teens and adults
During the holidays and the school term, we should always be ready to recommend books based on our students’ language needs, levels and interests.
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Best of holiday reading 2020: Higher levels
School is out, and while we want our students to relax and enjoy their free time, we'd also like them to keep their English up during these weeks and, who knows, maybe pick up some new words
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Inspiring teachers: Reading flipbooks
In this series we talk to inspiring teachers who use storytelling to set up creative projects, set up reading programmes, and use the arts and literature to develop their students' language and l
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Books we give, books we get
February 14th is International Book Giving Day, a worldwide event that celebrates books.
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The gift of reading
Look at your bookshelf. Do you still remember which books were given to you as gifts? Who gave them to you and on what occasion?
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Beat the bullies through books: a review of Jane, the Fox & Me
I told her, You’ll see, the story ends well.
Did you have any books in your childhood and teenage years which surrounded you with a protective haze?
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Inspiring teachers: reading and dramatization in Germany
In this series we talk to inspiring teachers who use stories and storytelling to set up reading programmes and creative projects, and use the arts and literature to develop their students’ langua
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A love of libraries: get active with library tasks
Many of us will remember those old, wooden library catalogue drawers that were invariably spilling over with book cards.
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A love of libraries: much more than just books
Library memories
My memories of going to the library are full of excitement and wonder.
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A love of libraries: 10 things to consider when building a classroom library
The wonder of libraries never ceases to amaze us. The earlier we start visiting these wonderful places with students, the more confident and enthusiastic they will become about spending time in them.
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