I can confirm, that I am still standing even after some quite big hits to the ears, and ego. Learning Polish. Each day, beginning again, and again and AGAIN. Sharp redirect The grammar method and focus on exercises almost took…
This episode(90) is related to soft skills in the office but can also relate to personal conflicts with relatives, friends, neighbors etc.The language here is for how to approach conflict diplomatically to allow for a return to normalcy and productivity.…
I've tried to stay consistent but now with March under way I am finding it harder and harder as winter slowly reaches the finish line.
So much damn fun Well, maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement. It’s the nominative case so it’s meant to be the most straightforward. Most of the exercises for A1,A2 and B1 in Polish are becoming familiar with male,female and…
This week’s episode focuses on culture and specifically ‘Greetings’. These are my favorite kind of episodes because culture is such an integral part of learning a language and most language courses don’t cover it properly. There is not much language…
This episode covers language and lesson tips for ESL teachers to adapt in their classroom. Versatile, flexible and for many different levels this topic is easy to discuss and teach and also incredibly fast to prepare. If you need additional…
Living in the information age, makes this lesson idea a no-brainer. It means that every ESL teacher should be doing it and just adapting it for their class accordingly. All students will want to contribute and have something to say…
It took me over a month to complete the A1,A2 and B1 sections of the case in my Polish grammar book
This episode(98) covers vocabulary that can be used for an ESL lesson idea. The topic is incredibly relevant and current while also providing plenty of opportunity for speaking practice expressing personal preferences, justifying opinions and debating issues.
In this episode I share some tips and tricks that can help teachers conduct their online lessons more effectively. There are lots of tools and features that can be utilized and in this brief video I cover the ones that have made a huge difference in maintaining
This post accompanies episode 97 of the ESL Trailblazer series on ESL teaching online. You can find complimentary tips and tricks there too. Emoticons for communication They are available on most communication platforms so it doesn’t really matter which you…
It’s been weeks since I started and after about 5 pages of words and expressions learned I am encountering resistance anew! I was feeling the momentum build as I recorded words and practiced them over and over again. But now…
Freshen Up Fridays newsletter signup: If you don’t want your claims to be dismissed you need the appropriate language to express them. In academic writing specifically, it’s crucial to allow for open interpretation of data as well as on…
Freshen Up Fridays newsletter signup: Being diplomatic is a skill, some may say an art. And one that is increasingly valuable in our world today. Whether you’re having a conversation with friends or with coworkers, it’s incredibly valuable to…
This episode focuses on teacher development and improvement by avoiding some bad habits or easy traps when teaching in a classroom. However, I highlight how these DONT’S can also be applied to online learning especially now with COVID and more…