Have you ever felt that, no matter what you do, your teenage students just won’t pay attention? You bring in a song. Nothing. A movie clip. Still nothing. A great reading you were sure they were going to love. Nope. Sometimes I feel I could turn up to class dressed as a clown and some […]
There seems to be a growing idea among teachers that good teaching doesn’t need lesson planning. That we should simply walk into the classroom, read the room, and respond to whatever happens. I agree with part of that. We absolutely need to read the room. We need to respond. We need to adapt. But contrary
Inclusive Lesson Planning: Supporting Every Learner From Day One Inclusion doesn’t begin when a student struggles; it begins the moment we start planning. I’ll let you in on a little secret I share with my trainees every year: inclusive classrooms are not built through last-minute fixes. They are designed—quietly and intentionally—long before students ever walk
Here’s something we don’t talk about nearly enough in ELT. Listening is one of the skills our students struggle with the most — and honestly, we can’t blame them. During a listening activity, they’re expected to do several things at the same time: decode sounds, process meaning, anticipate what might come next, keep up with
One of the most effective (yet overlooked) strategies in the classroom is making small stops between lessons. I call them STOP AND CHECK sessions. These mini checkpoints give teachers the chance to check for understanding, offer feedback, and reteach when necessary, before misconceptions snowball into confusion. 🧠 Why These Stops Matter Pausing between lessons allows
Effective Differentiated Teaching Strategies As teachers, we understand how challenging it can be to meet the diverse needs of students in a classroom without adding more hours to our already busy schedule. The good news? Differentiated teaching strategies don’t need to mean extra work! There are plenty of tools and methods available that can be
Speak, Move, Engage: Fun Ways to Combine Movement and Speaking Do you want to add more energy and excitement to your speaking activities? Combining speaking activities with movement can create a dynamic learning environment where students are more active, alert, and eager to participate. Below are some fun and effective activities that get students moving
International Projects at Your School Are you looking to improve your language school\’s service and provide your students with enriching experiences? Incorporating international projects into your curriculum is an excellent way to achieve this. These projects not only enhance intercultural understanding but also create a vibrant, engaging learning environment that will significantly impact your school
Revolutionizing Student Assessment with Creativity and Authenticity🧑🎓 As teachers, we all know the feeling of having piles of papers on our desks, waiting to be graded. It can be overwhelming and time-consuming, taking valuable time away from other important tasks. But what if I told you there\’s a way to make the assessment process not
Have you tried Coffee Talks at your Language School? Looking for a fun and engaging project for your whole Language School? Try Coffee Talks! They’re a fantastic way to get your students chatting for 60-90 minutes. Students rotate between tables and discuss different topics in a cozy, café-like atmosphere. Curious to learn more about this
