Definition Genre ( /ˈʒɑːnrə/ or /ˈdʒɑːnrə/; from French, genre French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ʁ], "kind" or "sort", from Latin: genus (stem gener-), Greek: genos, γένος) is the term for any category of literature or other forms of art or culture, e.g. music, and in general, any type of discourse, whether written or spoken, audial or visual, based on some set of stylistic criteria. Genres areContinue reading "G is for Genre"
The Cambridge Delta and Why I Chose the Intensive Course Option
Since the time I completed my Delta course and overall assessment, I have received several messages from prospective candidates who want to or have to follow an intensive course because no other viable option is open to them. But often, colleagues have read this or that comment, especially in various forums, and have beenContinue reading "The Cambridge Delta and Why I Chose the Intensive Course Option"
From Manager to Leader
Reblogged from the iTDi blog by Bita Rezaei Ask anyone and they will tell you there is a difference between being a manager and a leader but where the difference lies doesn’t seem to get beyond the quote “managers drive, leaders lead.” History is filled with wisdom and case studies on the qualities ofContinue reading "From Manager to Leader "
Teacher, hoping to be a manager?
Teacher, hoping to be a Manager? Or are you already a manager and learnt how to run your institution on the job? Like many of us, you probably thought there wasn't much to running a school. But running a school is a very special kind of management and requires special skills. No wonder teachers oftenContinue reading "Teacher, hoping to be a manager?"
Robert O’Neill’s critique of the Communicative Approach
I found this article written by Robert O'Neill on a website maintained by Ted Powers and have long shared it with Delta trainees. Recently, I realised that Ted Powers' excellent website is down. In anticipation of a new, perhaps, website, I am reposting it here and would be happy to link the first few linesContinue reading "Robert O’Neill’s critique of the Communicative Approach"