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Explore the power of lexis in language teaching with The Lexical Approach: The State of ELT and a Way Forward—a thirteen-week course led by Sergio Pantoja, based on Michael Lewis’s groundbreaking work.
Dive into the core principles of the Lexical Approach, where language is viewed as “grammaticalised lexis, not lexicalised grammar.” We’ll explore how meaning is constructed through fixed expressions and patterns, rather than isolated words or rigid grammatical rules.

About the book:
The Lexical Approach: The State of ELT and a Way Forward offers a transformative perspective on language teaching, shifting the focus from traditional grammar-based instruction to the central role of lexis. Authored by Michael Lewis, a pioneering figure in ELT, this influential book challenges conventional methodologies and highlights the importance of lexical chunks, collocations, and formulaic language for true fluency.
Participants are expected to have a copy of this book before the beginning of the course and be prepared to read one chapter every week in preparation for our live sessions.
This is a 13-hour course
From February, 2026 to May, 2026 (13 live sessions – 1 hour per week)
Wednesday afternoons from 13.00 to 14.00 (Brasilia time)
Enrollment Confirmation:
Refunds Before the Course Starts:
No Refunds After 7 Days:
Group Size: 6–12 participants per group.
Google Classroom: Requires a Gmail account.
Session Recordings: Lessons are recorded and available for 7 days.
6 installments of R$ 150,00 via boleto bancário or credit card (November, 2025 to April, 2026)