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W

Warm-Up Activity

Short, engaging activities at the beginning of a lesson designed to prepare students for learning and activate prior knowledge.


warmer

Also called lead-in or starter. It is the introductory stage of a lesson - usually an introduction to the topic and/or target language of the lesson you are about to give.


webinars

Online seminars or workshops that provide additional learning opportunities on various topics related to EFL teaching.

Wh- questions

See open questions.


word family

It is a group of related words that all have the same root (or 'base form') - e.g., happiness, happy, unhappy,happily


word stress

The emphasis placed on a particular syllable within a word, which can change the meaning if incorrectly applied (e.g., 'record as a noun vs. re'cord as a verb).


Writing Mechanics

The conventions of writing, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.



Writing Prompts

Specific instructions or topics provided to students to inspire or guide their writing activities.