Teach them to love reading: Your school year’s plan for an EFL graded reader syllabus
It’s the start of the school year, and you are nervous yet again. What are you going to do with…
Category: Education
The AI Divide: Why Estonia’s Forward While We’re Still Fighting Windmills
Picture this : September 2025, a 14-year-old student in Tallinn opens her English class by asking ChatGPT to generate three…
The observation lesson: informing learners and the observer role
This article discusses the necessity to inform students prior to the lesson about the observation and some aspects of the…
Our inner voice – Why the Way We Speak to Ourselves Matters
What is our inner voice? Whether we realise it or not, we time travel every day. Up to 47% of…
How to prepare for an observation if you are the observer or the observee
Understanding observation purpose, the significance of lesson planning and the pre-observation meeting This is the second article on observations, which…
The Dead Horse Theory: Why We Need to Rethink English Language Teaching
Imagine yourself riding a horse to arrive at your destination. The journey starts smoothly, but suddenly, the horse collapses beneath…
Are AI Apps and Tools Enough?
Quite frankly, I never thought I would have so many tools at my disposal without lifting a finger or if…
Overcoming Resistance to Change: Understanding the Mindset & The Role of Coaching and Mentoring
The phrase “You have one problem for every solution” perfectly captures the mindset of individuals who resist change in a…
Dreaming of Britain: Visas and the Greek ELT Classroom
Many of our students dream of passing IELTS and studying overseas—often picturing foggy London streets and ancient university halls. As…
How AI EdWiBo Transformed My Teaching Life
After forty years in English language teaching – many of them as a Director of Studies – I thought I…