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In this section I'm posting sources for authentic materials suitable for the BE classroom. Feel free to add some of your own!

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In this section I'm posting sources for authentic materials suitable for the BE classroom. Feel free to add some of your own!

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Great advice column - discussion, vocab, phrasing.

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Not sure what the hell your manager is thinking, how to ask for a raise, whether you might be in danger of getting fired, or more? Ask your workplace questions here.

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Come for the variety of accents, stay for the transcripts!

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The economy, explained, with stories and surprises. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening. That's what we're going for at Planet Money. People seem to like it.

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Pretty specific to the Irish context, great if you don't get enough Irish accents in your listenings.

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The Irish Times Inside Business Podcast is a weekly programme dedicated to Irish business and economics, featuring award winning jounalists, analysts and industry experts presented by Business Editor Ciarán Hancock.

You can find more information about Irish Times podcasts at irishtimes.com/podcasts.

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Inside Business Podcast | The Irish Times

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The Irish Times Inside Business Podcast is a weekly programme dedicated to Irish business and economics, featuring award winning jounalists, analysts and industry experts presented by Business Editor Ciarán Hancock. You can find more information about Irish Times podcasts at irishtimes.com/podcasts.

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Entrepreneurial interviews with a Jamaican host; I've only just found this one but excited to use it.

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Trailblazers.FM Podcast | Stephen A. Hart

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Relevant topics, challenging material.

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This was my favourite feature to use in the classroom for info gap activities. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued, so many of the topics are out of date. Still, some endure!

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Comedy clip - great for breaking the ice, as a warmer for discussion, to lighten the mood, but also some great conference call language!

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I haven't found much on Think Aloud in an adult ELT or BE context, but this article sums up the idea behind it fairly well. I've also included a method and a worksheet in 100 Tops Tips from the Irish ELT Sector, available in January 2019 from New Way Press Publishing.

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Using Think-Alouds to Improve Reading Comprehension

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Students need to think while they are reading. By using modeling, coached practice, and reflection, you can teach your students strategies to help them think while they read and build their comprehension.

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Talking about Hofstede's dimensions of culture is one of my favourite topics to cover. This is a good research tool to use to have students research and analyse their own culture and possible sources of culture clash (and cohesion).

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Please select a country in the dropdown menu below to see the values for the 6 dimensions. After a first country has been selected, a second and even a third country can be chosen to be able to see a comparison of their scores.