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Dec 2021
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How to Write Successful Teaching Materia...

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In this episode, we chat to teacher, teacher trainer and  Coordinator of the IATEFL Materials Writing Special Interest Group (MaWSIG IATEFL), Aleksandra Popovski.

We discuss different types of teaching materials and how teachers can create, personalise and deliver their own successful materials. Aleksandra shares her advice and top tips on how teachers can start writing their own materials, what types of activities learners might enjoy, and why it's essential for teachers to consider themselves as materials writers. 

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