Ten trends and innovations in English language teaching for 2018
By Chia Suan Chong 11 June 2018 - 08:07 Share this 'Content-creation tools allow learners to use language creatively, and turn language practice into a fun and engaging activity.' Photo © Malcolm Lightbody used under licence and adapted from the original . What has inspired your teaching and teacher development this year? Chia Suan Chong, who will be blogging from the live-streamed ELTons awards on 18 June 2018, lists her top ten. Technological innovations are part of education and English language teaching, but not all have staying power. The novelty of some innovations will wear out, and there are growing concerns about privacy and data protection. Only the innovations that come with solid teaching practices will stand the test of time. Let's see what has changed since I wrote about the top ten innovations that changed English language teaching two years ago. The examples below are some of the finalists of this year’s ELTons awards.