What do teenage learners like doing in the English classroom?

I will propose a reflection on how to engage teens by choosing appropriate materials that help them become agents of their own learning. I will start by outlining the principles that underlie my choices to add variety to the classroom, incorporate diversity, promote tolerance and develop critical thinking.

Rafael Monteiro is a teacher, CELTA and CELT-S tutor and freelance coursebook writer. In mainstream secondary education, Rafael works with projects and digital literacy.