Activating the passive
We teach the passive voice… The the passive voice is taught…
Have a look in most coursebooks and this is how the passive is presented and practised. However, the challenge faced by students and teachers alike is not how it is formed or what it means but when and why it is used. In Activating the Passive, these key questions, impliactions for the classroom and practical ideas will be explored. Click here for ppt presentation: Activating the passive
Related Posts
IH60 at IATEFL
Happy 60th Birthday International House! Lots of teaching presents for everyone, as Neil outlines here in another of his... read more
DOS Conference – Filmed sessions
Filmed sessions from the recent DOS Conference online:
External sessions can be accessed either through the banner on our homepage or... read more
The Post-CELTA Joys of teaching in Jujuy by Emily Droege
Hi Neil and Fran!
After just over a year in AR (a fabulous year!), I've just returned to my home near... read more
Celebrating the success of the Olympics Opening with a reading lesson for B1 to C2
Wasn't the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games brilliant? Danny Boyle and those thousands of volunteers did... read more
A Sporting Chance – Neil McMahon’s presentation – ABS Conference March 2012
Do you find yourself behind the eight ball when idioms come out of left field? Are you out of... read more
My experience in Copiapó, Chile (by Rob Clements)
Teach in Chile Advertisement
Dear Kate,
How are you? I hope you are well.
I was in touch with you last year... read more
‘My First Classes (Post-CELTA) by Anne Delessio
My First Classes (Post-CELTA) (don't feel obligated to read! but I thought I'd share a bit about the experience.....sorry it... read more

Leave a Reply