ALSH PUBLICATIONS
Knowledge. Practice. Impact
ALSH JOURNAL
The Journal of Applied Languages and Linguistics (J-ALL)
A peer-reviewed academic journal
dedicated to advancing high quality research in language education, linguistics and language teaching practice.
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Peer-reviewed
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International contributors
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Bridging theory and practice
Available in paperback on Amazon
Mastering Lesson Planning
A Practical Guide for English language Teachers
by Paschalis Chliaras
About the book
Effective lesson planning is at the heart of successful language teaching. However, many teachers struggle to transform theoretical knowledge into practical classroom decisions. This book provides a clear, step-by-step approach to lesson planning that is principled, flexible and easy to adapt to a wide range of teaching contexts.
Why this book was written
As a teacher trainer with many years of experience, I have observed that while teachers often understand methodologies and principles, they still find lesson planning challenging. This book was written to bridge that gap - to offer a practical, user-friendly guide that supports confident and creative planning.
Key features
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Principles of effective lesson planning
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Clear aims and measurable outcomes
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Lesson staging and timing
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Interaction patterns
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Materials design and adaptation
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Reflection and Evaluation
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Practical templates and examples
About the author
Dr Paschalis Chliaras is the founder and Academic Director of ALS House, an established teacher training and educational organisation. He is a CertTESOL, DipTESOL, a Cambridge Delta tutor and an experienced teacher educator with a passion for supporting teachers worldwide.
For Teacher Education Programmes
Mastering Lesson Planning can be used as supplementary or recommended reading on TEFL, TESOL and ELT teacher-training programmes. It supports trainees in connecting pedagogical principles with practical lesson design and provides teacher educators with a structured resource for exploring planning, classroom decision-making and reflective practice.
Great lessons do not happen by chance.
They are planned with purpose.
Empower your planning.
Transform your teaching.
Available in paperback on Amazon
Mastering AI in Language Teaching
Pedagogy, Practice and Professional Development in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
by Paschalis Chliaras
About the book
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming language education, creating new possibilities but also important pedagogical, ethical and professional questions. This book provides a research-informed and practical approach to AI in language teaching, helping teachers understand its potential, evaluate its limitations and integrate it into their practice in ways that support meaningful learning while maintaining teacher agency and professional judgement.
Why this book was written
As a teacher educator, I have observed that many teachers are increasingly expected to engage with AI without always having a clear pedagogical framework for doing so. This book was written to bridge that gap – to move beyond the technology itself and explore how AI can be used critically, ethically and purposefully in language education. It aims to help teachers and teacher educators navigate an evolving educational landscape while keeping pedagogy, human judgement and meaningful learning at the centre of practice.
Key features
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AI literacy for language educators
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Teacher–AI–learner relationships
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Prompting for teaching and learning
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AI-supported materials and lesson design
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Writing, feedback and assessment
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Academic integrity and ethical AI use
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Teacher agency and professional development
About the author
Dr Paschalis Chliaras is the founder and Academic Director of ALS House, an established teacher training and educational organisation. He is a CertTESOL, DipTESOL, a Cambridge Delta tutor and an experienced teacher educator with a passion for supporting teachers worldwide.
For Teacher Education Programmes
Mastering AI in Language Teaching can be used as supplementary or recommended reading on TEFL, TESOL and ELT teacher-training and professional development programmes. It supports teachers in developing the knowledge, critical awareness and practical skills needed to integrate AI into language education in pedagogically meaningful, ethical and responsible ways. It also provides teacher educators with a structured resource for exploring AI literacy, AI-supported teaching, feedback and assessment, academic integrity and professional decision-making.
Great teaching is not driven by technology.
It is guided by pedagogy.
Empower your judgement.
Transform your teaching.