H Διοικητική Γραμματέας είναι το διοικητικό στέλεχος  του Σχολείου Ξένων Γλωσσών, αναμφισβήτητα το  alter ego του Διευθυντή/τριας, και συμβάλλει σημαντικά στην επιτυχία του έργου μας.

The issue I want to address in this short essay is the cultural context which frames the content of EFL lessons. It seems to me that in spite of numerous nods to the internationalisation of English and its global context, ELT materials remain principally ‘mono-cultural’. (This term is expanded on below.) My contention is that this approach is inappropriate and that the content of our lessons should deal with universally recognisable themes from a range of diverse cultural perspectives.       

ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or hyperkinetic disorder, is a set of symptoms, the most important of which is the inability to focus attention. Additional, frequent symptoms include hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Biological factors are the source of ADHD symptoms; their occurrence does not result from the parenting style, pedagogical methodology, or the environment in which a child lives. It is generally believed to be a genetic issue related to structural and functional changes in brain.

Όσο περισσότερους εκπαιδευτικούς γνωρίζω στις εκπαιδευτικές κοινότητες ανά την Ελλάδα τόσο πιο πολύ εντυπωσιάζομαι από την αγάπη, το μεράκι και την μοναδικότητα με την οποία προσεγγίζει το έργο του ο καθένας.

Anyone who has heard the Queen’s speeches, will recognise her distinctive British accent. This is RP – ‘Received Pronunciation’. The 2nd June marked the 67th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. So it seems like a fitting time to have a little look at the history of RP and its place in British society today. In his article below, David Crystal tells us all about it.

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If you write a list of objectives for this school term, I'm sure 'reading' is on your list. Getting your students to read more in English is one of the greatest successes you can achieve.