The Animal school fable
Once upon a time, in the not so far past, in a not so far forest, the animals decided to…
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The observation lesson stage: observee’s role, some good observee practices, challenges and suggested solutions.
This fourth article on observation discusses the role of the observee’s during the session, good practices, potential challenges and ways…
Creating an inclusive working environment
It is not uncommon for any staff to be a “mixed ability” group. Teachers come at different ages, with different…
Kickstart the Classroom: Drama Warm-Ups for Back-to-School Fun!
Back-to-school season is an ideal season to ignite your EFL classroom with connection-establishing, confidence-boosting drama activities. If your students are…
Manners please, manners!
Improper behavior in class has long been a persistent problem for most teachers and one they cannot easily cope with.…
New School Year: A Fresh Start
As the start of the academic year approaches, teachers everywhere begin the familiar whirlwind of planning: Will you reunite with…
Starting Strong: Research-Based Projects for Lifelong Learning
As a general principle, when teachers return to the classroom in September, they should launch year-long, research-based projects that empower…
AI, Inclusivity, and Controlled Chaos
1. Welcome Back, Language Teaching Champions! Another year, another chance to convince students that verb conjugations are thrilling—spoiler: they’re not.…
Getting Everyone into The Act
Engaging every student in an EFL classroom is a challenge, no matter how experienced you are. It’s easy to mistake…
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…