Articles about Teaching

The fundamental concept to keep in mind when creating any assessment is validity. Validity refers to whether a test measures what it aims to measure.

Graeme Harrison explores how English language teachers can help students learn in online classes by combining digital resources with existing skills.

With schools closing due to Coronavirus, parents around the world are asking the same question – how do I help my child learn English at home?

Have you suddenly found yourself teaching online? English teachers all around the world are in the same position. In this guide, we’ll cover 12 of the most important aspects of online teaching.

Teaching English is a rewarding profession that can enable you to live and work in fascinating places all over the world. It will give you the opportunity to learn valuable skills, such as problem solving, communication and flexibility. As well as developing your professional skills, you also get to experience different countries and cultures. You may even get a chance to learn a new language too!

Find out how Cambridge Assessment English, an international leader in teacher education, has been working to improve pedagogical skill and knowledge at a national level in a variety of different countries.

Will tech replace teachers? TK Arunachalam from Cambridge Assessment English writes how technology is shaking up the way people learn English, and how tech is helping Cambridge Assessment English help people learn English and prove their skills to the world

Despite the growth of learning technologies, the language teacher’s role remains secure argues Dr Evelina Galaczi, Head of Research Strategy, Cambridge Assessment English

Since it was introduced in the 1960s, the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages has become an essential English language teaching qualification, trusted by teachers, language schools and governments. Every year, tens of thousands of future and current language teachers take CELTA at over 300 centres in more than 70 countries around the world. But having been around for so long, does CELTA remain relevant? During this year’s IATEFL conference in Brighton, Clare Harrison presented a number of arguments which attempted to answer this particular question.

The Cambridge English Teaching Framework is designed to help you think about the skills you have and the skills you would like to develop. Read about how and why it was created.