Professional Development

• By Nina M. Koptyug Swimming in the Garden: A Non-Traditional Approach to Professional Development
• By Elizabeth Bogdanova Speaking Metaphorically

Good News

• By Irina Smetanina 10th Anniversary of E-Teacher Programme in Russia: Alumni Conference

Topical Journey

• Flowers

Bookshelf

• By Olga Kadomtseva Flower Fairies Books

Classroom Activities

• By Erin Bouma Folk Tales around the World
• Г. Богачёва Цветы – логотипы стран
• By Anastasia Pozhidaeva Headed for Flowers

Discovering the World

• By Alyona Glukhova Field Trip/Quest

Focus on Language

• Виталий Левенталь Take It Easy!
• By Katerina Merkulova Глаголы (Past Perfect Tense)
• By Tatyana Makhrina Flower Quiz
• By Tatyana Makhrina Flower Idioms

For Young Learners

• Ксения Зайцева The Time to Rhyme

Information

• Elizaveta Bogdanova Dear Reader!

Lesson Plans

• By Nina M. Koptyug An Orchid at Home
• Сания Искендирова Seaweed and Beaches

Methods of Teaching

• By Natalia Mikhaylovskaya Analysing Poetry
• By Svetlana Kharkova Metacognition as a Tool for Developing a Gifted Learner
• By Alexandra Chistyakova Herbert Puchta on Emotional Engagement for Adult Learners: Overview of the Talk

News in Brief

• By Judy Willis How to Use Brain Science to Engage Students after the Holidays

School Theatre

• By Olga Klokowa Flowers in the British Garden

Tests

• By Youdif Boyarskaya Five-Minute Tests

Texts for Reading

• By Ekaterina S. Androsova Herbs, Oils and Aroma Therapy
• By David Wansbrough Notes for Choirs

Youth English Section

• By Natalia U. Bessmertnaya The Aliens around Us
• By Daria Mikhailova, Anastasia Savicheva The Relationship Between Moscow and British Parks Through the Art of Gardening