Dictionary activities that actually work in the classroom

About this episode

Luan and Mairead discuss effective dictionary activities for language teaching and how to choose the right level of challenge for learners.

Dictionaries are often overlooked in language teaching — but they can be one of the most useful classroom tools. Luan and Mairead share simple, effective dictionary activities alongside advice on choosing the right level of challenge for your learners.

People in this episode

Host: Luan

Guest: Mairead

Topics covered

• dictionary activities
• language teaching
• classroom tools
• effective teaching
• learner engagement

Keywords

• dictionaries
• language learning
• classroom activities
• teaching strategies
• student engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The TEFL Academy

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