Thirty-plus years in the classroom. Let that sink in for a second. Thirty years of chalk dust (then marker fumes), of dog-eared coursebooks and dog-tired students, of chasing every promising new idea in ELT methodology like a magpie after something shiny. And I've collected quite a few shiny things over that time.Thirty years of chalk dust (then marker fumes), of dog-eared coursebooks and dog-tired students, of chasing every promising new idea in ELT methodology like a magpie

У квітні цього року мені випала можливість взяти участь у 59-й міжнародній конференції IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language), яка відбулася 21–24 квітня в Брайтоні — одному з найвідоміших приморських міст Великої Британії. Справжнім натхненням стало перебування серед тисяч викладачів, дослідників, методистів, тренерів та освітніх лідерів з усього світу, яких об’єднує прагнення до професійного розвитку та вдосконалення освіти. Пленарні

On cultural identity, teacher ego, and why changing how we teach is harder than it looks. There is a phrase you will hear in virtually every Ukrainian professional development works Thop. Someone stands up, looks around the room with the expression of a person about to say something transgressive, and announces: "We need to become more student-centred". And then everyone goes home and teaches the way they always have. I have nodded in that room. I have taken those note

A series of posts for English teachers at Ukrainian universities, the overworked, the over-qualified, and the quietly brilliant Let me ask you something. When was the last time you sat in a room with colleagues, real colleagues, not the ones you nod to in the corridor, and said out loud: "I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing anymore"? Not a complaint. Not a crisis. Just an honest, well-deserved exhale. If you're anything like me, that moment rarely comes. Because we are p

Welcome to our research projects section, where we showcase the EAR projects realized as the first stage of our program.

The Professional Association of English Language Teachers (PAELT) continues to grow as a vibrant community dedicated to advancing English language education. Recent general meeting on 24.01.2026 revealed exciting progress in projects, partnerships, and member services that strengthen the association’s impact. PAELT meeting with speakers and attendees PAELT Progress and Achievements The association has made significant strides in enhancing its online presence and expanding col