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Teachers are great. But people have been learning languages for thousands of years without a teacher. It’s not only possible but actually in many ways better and more effective. Not all of these will work for you. There is no “magic bullet”, no “secret sauce”....
“Like your body, your mind also gets tired so refresh it by wise sayings.” ~Hazrat Ali I think many of us get inspiration from sharp quotes that strike like a bolt of thunder and get us seeing things anew, with fresh insight. I’m an...
Since I’m busy making Christmas lists, thought I’d make a nice one to share with fellow teachers and inspire with a few things in my brain for teaching lessons related to Christmas. So here is my brain purge. Share and enjoy. My gift to all...
50 “Best Practices” For Language Teachers “It’s a funny thing. The more I practice, the luckier I get.” – Arnold Palmer Through practice and experience...
“Every journey begins with a simple thought.” – anonymous A new school year or semester on the horizon can be overwhelming. So much to do, so little time! However, don’t fret. Most can be done during the first crucial week in class – a...
Let’s be honest – there are days when as a teacher you are just “overwhelmed”. Maybe from too many classes in a row over too many days. Maybe because of scheduling changes. Maybe due to being ill or stressed out. It’s a fact, all teachers...
50 Ways To Use Images In The ELT Classroom “Where words are restrained, the eyes talk a great deal.” – Samuel Richardson Images can get students to learn a thousand words...
The “50” lists created over the last year have been a huge hit with teachers. So happy to know that these simple ideas are being used in classrooms everywhere. That’s what web 2.0 is all about. I thought it would be great to list them...
50 Professional Development Ideas For The New Year There is never a better time than “NOW” to start working on one’s own professional development as a teacher. However, often unless by chance you find yourself in the perfect school with perfect colleagues – it is...
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