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I teach in Tokyo.

#TBLTChat 9: Sourcing texts

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Marc

The amazing James Venner has put together a Storify summary for #TBLTChat 9 on sourcing texts. Thanks!

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#TBLTChat 9: vote

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Marc

Choose the next topic for #TBLTChat 9 on Tuesday 7th November 2017. The poll closes later but I will close it manually on Monday at 8am GMT. Poll closed. 70% for sourcing texts.

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#TBLTChat 9: call for topics

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Marc

Hey! Your favourite Tuesday activity is back. In the comments, hit us up. What do you want to talk about? #TBLTChat will occur on Twitter from 0:00 GMT until 23:59 GMT on 7th November 2017. If you want to write … Continue reading →

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#TBLTChat 8: The theory behind TBLT. 

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Marc

Everyone, thanks for voting. Our #TBLTChat on Tuesday 9th May will be on the theory behind TBLT.  Here is some background reading: Slideshow by Kris Van Den Branden. 

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#TBLTChat 8: vote for a topic.

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Marc

Thank you everyone so much for the return of traffic to this humble corner of the internet. Please take a minute to vote for the next topic for #TBLTChat on Tuesday 9th May 0:00-23:59 GMT (not BST).

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#TBLTChat 8: call for topics

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Marc

It has been a while since the last #TBLTChat. Let’s have one on 9th May 2017, 0:00 – 23:59 GMT (not BST).  What would you like to discuss? Leave a comment below! Please! 

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#TBLTChat 7 – Needs Analysis & Syllabus Design: summary 

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Marc

The excellent Sarah Priestley has Storified our chat. Find it here.  Update: The esteemed Laura Edwards has done a talk on negotiated syllabus design and task-based learning at the ELT Ireland Conference 2017. Her slides are here. 

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#TBLTChat 7: Needs Analysis & Syllabus Design

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Marc

OK, teachers. Looks like we’re looking at the big picture tomorrow.  Needs analysis and syllabus design.  Time: 0:00 – 23:59 GMT. Don’t forget the #TBLTChat hashtag. 

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#TBLTChat 7: Vote for the topic

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Marc

So, two topics for the poll today. Vote for the topic for Tuesday 0:00-23:59 GMT. Get voting and see you on Tuesday.

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All Seven and we watch them fall: #TBLTChat 7

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Marc

I know, I know, you’ve been waiting for it. Well, the next #TBLTChat needs your topics. When: 7th February 2017 (Tuesday), 0:00 GMT until 0:00 GMT on the 8th.  Topic: propose it in the comments. Poll on Sunday till Monday.  … Continue reading →

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