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Differentiated Instruction and Learning / Supportive Strategies

 In this practical vlog, I explain how differentiated instruction can be used to support students with different English proficiency levels. I present a classroom example that shows how tasks, materials, and support can be adapted so all learners can successfully achieve the same learning objective.

Selection and Adaptation of Activities / Scaffolding

 In this instructional vlog, I demonstrate a scaffolding strategy called modeling with sentence frames. I explain how this strategy supports language learners during a speaking task and helps reduce anxiety while promoting confidence and participation in the EFL classroom.

Teaching Approaches: CLT and CLIL

 In this vlog, I describe the main features of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). I explain how each approach supports language learning and share a practical example of how CLT can be applied in an EFL lesson to promote communication and student interaction.

Bloom’s Taxonomy: LOTS & HOTS

 Hi everyone, thanks for joining me in today’s vlog! This time, I’ll be showing you how I apply a higher-order thinking skill during an English class through a short demonstration.

BICS and CALP / Theories of Language Proficiency

Hello and welcome again! In this video, I’m going to break down the difference between BICS and CALP using simple, real-life classroom situations. I’ll also reflect on how teachers can support both types of language skills in a balanced way.

Theories of Language Proficiency / Differences between L1 and L2

Hi everyone, welcome back to my vlog! Today I’m diving into one of the most interesting topics in language learning: the difference between acquiring our first language and learning a second one. I’ll also share a theory that helps explain why learning an L2 can feel more challenging.