The ELT Buzz News Report

All the "buzz" in English Language Teaching. February 12th.

Feb 12, 2024

Dear Teachers,

Here is our weekly news report for ELT.

This week, my reading tip is this article offering food for thought about how bans on cellphones in school might lead to higher scores and be beneficial to schools. Your thoughts?

Lastly, looking for any “love”? Lovely lessons? See this post full of Valentine’s Day inspiration.

Best, with Love,
David - ELT Buzzer-in-Chief

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