Summer – Closing time
With the school year reaching a close I decided it was the right time to reflect on the year that has passed: learned, failed, improved etc. It hasn’t been an easy one, if anything, it’s been one of the toughest…
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Teaching young learners
As ESL teachers we have to always be flexible, it comes with the job. If we choose to always teach the same level and age of students it’s easy to get bored and sooner or later we will run out…
Teaching and Travel
It’s not a revelation and it surely isn’t a surprise. Those in the industry are well aware of the reputation. Teachers who choose to work and travel, will do so just to get a taste of the world, and at…
Teacher hours: grinding it out
I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the work. I suppose all of us feel the grind at some point. A lot can depend on how much you enjoy your job, because if you have passion it can consume you. For teachers…
Having a good conversation
This past week I watched a Ted video by a radio show host who spoke about how to have a good conversation. She referenced how our tech-absorbed environment works against us and children in particular, who are the most vulnerable,…
Time Management
Busy! Busy! Busy! With life moving into the fast lane it is hard to take a moment to catch your breath and enjoy life. When people get caught up in the rat race, a lot of times they don’t even…
Setting Goals
Motivation to start Remember that overwhelming feeling I mentioned in my first post? Well, it’s the real deal. We can get that feeling whenever we start a new endeavor and wow, it is hard to overcome sometimes. I believe that…