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Using Sentence Builders
There is an increasing number of language teachers; me being one of them; using Sentence Builders (previously referred to as substitution...
Silvia Bastow
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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Learning vocabulary – passive vs. active
Learning and building students’ vocabulary to develop fluency and eventually mastery of the studied language requires a lot of effort,...
Silvia Bastow
Jan 3, 20226 min read
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Knowledge organisers, Sentence builders, Parallel texts, Graphic organisers …
What ever term you use – knowledge organiser, sentence builder, parallel text or graphic organiser, ultimately it is a set of key...
Silvia Bastow
May 8, 20215 min read
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Modelling and awareness raising phase using a Sentence builder (Conti methodology of E.P.I)
In September, my department started to implement a brand new methodology of lessons delivery based on Dr Gianfranco Conti’s approach of...
Silvia Bastow
Oct 3, 20204 min read
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