10 portfolio assessment advantages in second language learning and ESL classes, including critical thinking and learner autonomy Author: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl Video of portfolio assessment advantages Watch this video on YouTube Abstract These days, EFL/ESL learning and/or teaching have become so mechanical. Language learners do lack adequate autonomy, consciousness, and critical thinking. On…
Triggering genuine interaction and critical thinking in ESL classes through challenging questions to optimize classroom interaction and social presence among L2 learners Author: Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl Video of genuine interaction in ESL classes Watch this video on YouTube Abstract These days, insufficient attention is being paid to the significance of proper questions, the…
Captious 601 Words You Need to Know Definition too critical and fault-finding especially over unimportant and trivial matters, censorious, caviling, quibbling, hair-splitting, nitpicking, hypercritical, pedantic Example Has this happened to you before? It has to me, and unfortunately, this behavior is quite typical of critical and captious people. No matter what you say, critical people…
Reading Practice on Creativity Reading Practice on Creativity What is creative thinking? Creative thinking is the ability to look at things differently, and find new ways of solving problems. Creative thinking skills are definitely not just for ‘creative types’ like artists and musicians. Everyone can benefit from creative thinking from time to time. Source: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/…
Controversial 1100 Words You Need Controversial 1100 Words You Need /ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ (adj) Controversial definition arousing disagreement or discussion, causing argument, argumentative, contentious, debatable, provocative, notorious, scandalous, hot, heated: Example Controversial essays have either be controversial speeches or controversial essays. The controversial topics are quite usually strong opinions on a certain topic. Whenever you choose to…
Skeptical Skeptical /ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/ (adj) cynical, doubtful and unconvinced, pessimistic and negative, incredulous, disbelieving, doubting, distrustful, dubious, questioning, suspicious: The test result`s led them to being skeptical about their chance of eliminating the disease. The teacher was so skeptical of her proposal that she couldn’t see the genuine value in her ideas. Skeptical people Skeptical people…
English Presentation Careful Planning vs. Creativity English Presentation Careful Planning vs. creativity Watch this video on YouTube LELB Society’s Lecturer: Hanieh Handout Provided by the Lecturer According to the lecturer, which one of the following attributes (creativity or careful planning) carries more weight when it comes to your success and accomplishment in life? What is…
Thinking IELTS Listening Reading Practice Thinking IELTS Listening Reading Practice Lecturer, author or publisher: Robbert Dijkgraaf on Tech Insider Thinking IELTS Reading Practice Watch this video on YouTube Who was Albert Einstein? Einstein was a true genius and he’s the example we all aspire to be as a scientist, but already, as a child, he had a very…
English Presentation Creative Thinking Watch this video on YouTube LELB Lecturer: Mojgan Handout Provided by the Lecturer What is the definition of creative thinking? What is brainstorming? How is creative thinking stimulated? What are the major differences between creative thinking and critical thinking? Is creative thinking exactly synonymous with artistic abilities? How can you improve…
IELTS Listening Practice Critical Thinking IELTS Listening Practice Critical Thinking About this activity This activity is labeled round table by Dr. Hariri, the creator and administrator of LELB Society. This activity is on the premise of Flipped Learning, according to which the students watch a video before the class, carry out research into the selected theme, and prepare themselves for an informed discussion in the class. This activity is on…