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The Flipped Classroom – an #ELTChat Summary

The Flipped Classroom – an #ELTChat Summary

Wiktor K. May 1, 2013 0

This is a summary of an #ELTChat that took place on the 24th April, 9pm BST. We discussed flipped classrooms in language teaching. If you’re keen to find out more about #ELTChat, visit the

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Old Tools, New Tricks: 4 Polyglot-friendly Features

Old Tools, New Tricks: 4 Polyglot-friendly Features

Wiktor K. March 23, 2013 0

You probably know and love the feeling of discovering something new and useful in your toolbox – or a new app for your favourite phone – or a secret button in your car (OK,

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What to do with language? Coding has all the answers

What to do with language? Coding has all the answers

Wiktor K. February 11, 2013 0

What’s it all for? What good is learning a language, really? Why should anyone bother, and what should we do once a language is learned and mastered? I found my answers on TED.com –

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Language learning and online platforms: new options, new questions

Language learning and online platforms: new options, new questions

Wiktor K. January 18, 2013 0

(photo credit) Jesse757 via Compfight Three bits of news inspired this blog post. And if I’m lucky enough, once you’re done reading you’ll have a lot more than just three questions. Why is this

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Google Drive and Docs for Language Learners

Google Drive and Docs for Language Learners

Wiktor K. December 10, 2012 4

My first language learning application was developed in 1990. A lot has changed since then. But the good ones – the really useful ones – have a lot in common with that 1990 oldie.

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Context, correction and custard tarts: What you can’t do with mobile learning

Context, correction and custard tarts: What you can’t do with mobile learning

Wiktor K. October 27, 2012 0

It started with a picture of a cake, and ended with reflections on mobile learning. Read on to find how I got here. Thanks for reading! If you’re interested in more – why not

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