Authentic materials have become a must-have of every teacher. All English courses nowadays feature a video, magazine article or a brochure. Authentic materials contain interesting,… Read More »Authentic materials in your classroom.
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“Hello, I’d like to sign up for your English course!” Great news! You got a new student! But what now? Taking on a new student… Read More »New Student Essentials – what you need to remember when taking on a new student.
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Teaching teens can be a real challenge especially if you think about their mood swings, sulks or eye rolls. But it is also very refreshing,… Read More »How to teach teenagers.
Role plays are one of the most effective ways of practising functional language. Unfortunately, not all students love them as much as teachers do. Let’s… Read More »What’s a good role-play activity?
Warmers – a teacher’s best friend or a waste of time? We believe it’s a great tool, and here’s why: #1 By using warmers which… Read More »Why should you use warmers?
Is it worth teaching slang and colloquial language? Opinions on this topic are divided. But the truth is, slang is a living language, spoken by… Read More »British slang in your classroom.
Working with teenagers is definitely rewarding and fun! But when it comes to conversations, things may be a little different. For example, like this: we… Read More »Make teens talk in your English classes.