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How I made a career out of my whale obsession (podcast)

23 November 2015 - 11:13

Whale watcher, enthusiast and writer Philip Hoare discusses his love for the 'barnacled angels' and how they are presented in literature.

Event: Critical Mass (London, 19-20 October)

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Ideas for using Shakespeare on film to practise listening

29 January 2016 - 07:47

Dr Christina Lima of the University of Leicester suggests five ways of using films of Shakespeare's plays to practise English language listening.

Refugee children are not getting the education they need

02 February 2016 - 13:51

A number of barriers are stopping refugee children in Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan getting the education they need. Some steps have already been taken, but there is a lot to be done.

Why not to fear teaching Shakespeare to young learners

18 January 2016 - 11:51

Rae Seymour, who develops education resources at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), encourages primary school teachers to use Shakespeare and theatre when teaching young learners.

How much influence should employers have on education?

18 January 2016 - 14:08

Employers have been complaining about education systems failing to produce the graduates they need. Ivana Aleksic discusses how much of a say on education employers should have.

How teachers can help learners with dyslexia

14 December 2015 - 02:50

What strategies can language teachers use to help learners with dyslexia and other reading difficulties? Bríd Ní Chatháin offers some advice ahead of her webinar on this topic on 15 December

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