Design Thinking in education is taking off worldwide as an effective way to come up with solutions in schools, institutions and communities. It is an opportunity for […]
A LITTLE READING A DAY GOES A LONG WAY!
Reading takes us to faraway places even though we may have never been there. It stimulates creativity and conjures up vivid images in our mind that television […]
PINPOINTING STUDENTS´ DIFFICULTIES
As teachers, sometimes it might be useful to stop and think exactly what kind of guidance, tools and general help our students need to get to that […]
I have run out of fuel/petrol/gas!
Have you had any conversations with your students in English about news reports, such as the lorry/truck drivers´ strike? They may have to learn new words to […]
VOCABULARY FOR NETWORKING AT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Do you currently have any students who are preparing to go to an international event or conference? I am sure they would like to feel confident, as […]
BRITISH SLANG
If you went to the UK tomorrow and talked to someone in their twenties, would you understand the slang they are using? I recently picked my 26-year […]
BROADENING YOUR HORIZONS IN 2018
A new year is upon us! Have you thought about trying out something new? Listening to different kinds of music, sticking your head into an enthralling book, […]
SHORT STORY FOR B2 LEVEL LEARNERS OF ENGLISH
This month I have prepared a short story that can be used with B2 level students. It has a pre, while and post activity. I hope you […]
HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP
I am currently reading a charming book called The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. It is about a French man called Monsieur Perdu, who runs a […]