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One Aim, Many Approaches: Choosing the ELT Method That Fits

Wed 10/28/2026 11:00 am

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Build the judgment to teach any lesson the way it actually needs to be taught. Most English teachers settle into one default approach and use it for everything, but the same lesson aim can be reached through very different methods, and the strongest teachers choose deliberately. In this live BridgeVoices panel, you’ll watch a single English lesson aim taught several ways, then learn how to match your method to the aim, the learners, and the moment in front of you. You’ll leave able to make a confident methodological choice in your very next lesson, and with a clear sense of where to take your teaching next.

What you’ll learn
• How to match a teaching method such as presentation-led, guided discovery, task-based, communicative, TPR, or other method to your lesson aim and your learners
• A simple planning framework for choosing your approach before you build the lesson
• How experienced teachers combine approaches within one lesson without losing coherence
• How to tell when your default method isn’t serving your learners, and what to reach for instead

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Panelists

Erin Thorp
Erin Thorp, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Director of TESOL Programs for students pursuing a Masters in TESOL at Azusa Pacific University. She has a teaching and research focus on identity negotiation and cultural influences with language learning. She comes from a background in intercultural education programs and faith-based community engagement working with impoverished communities in multiple domestic and international settings and currently serves as chair for Life House Foundation for Children. She enjoys facilitating differentiated instruction to develop students with critical thinking for lifelong learning.
Ravena Naidoo
Hailing from South Africa, Ravena brings a unique blend of academic expertise and genuine teaching passion to her classes at Bridge Corporate Language Training, which she joined in June 2023. With degrees in Social Sciences and Human Resources, complemented by various TEFL certificates, Ravena specializes in Business English. She understands the language of the corporate world. Her teaching approach is built around personalization. Ravena tailors each class to meet individual student needs, encouraging active participation through real-life experiences, opinions, and practical scenarios.
Alecsander Piazza
Alecsander Piazza is a passionate English teacher and coach who believes learning should be both meaningful and enjoyable. After beginning his career teaching children, he successfully transitioned into the field of Business English, where he helps professionals communicate with clarity and confidence. Fluent in four languages, Alecsander uses his multilingual experience to guide students in expressing themselves naturally in English. Dedicated to lifelong learning, he has completed more than 440 hours of TEFL/TESOL certification with Bridge and continues to expand his expertise. He also leads information sessions to help aspiring teachers find the Bridge certification course that best fits their goals.

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