On February 28, 2024, Associate Professor Iryna Liashenko shared insights from a seminar on teaching English using the lexical method, based on Hugh Dellar's approach. Dellar co-founded the London Language Lab with Andrew Walkley in 2016.The author's approach, known as the lexical approach, is based on the idea that language is made up of lexical units rather than grammatical structures.. Iryna Liashenko recommended his site, Lexical Lab, as a valuable resource for educators. She underscored the significance of adopting a lexical teaching approach, citing Dellar's book co-authored with Andrew Walkley. Liashenko elaborated on the effectiveness of teaching phrases like "There's no harm in asking," highlighting their ability to be retained by students even without full comprehension of grammar rules. Furthermore, Iryna Liashenko emphasized the use of personalized questioning techniques in language learning and introduced a new edition of National Geographic's page learning, which provides authentic English language content without outdated forms. Finally, she generously shared additional resources from Lexical Lab and training handouts with her colleagues.

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