In this episode I share some tips for ESL teachers and how they can improve their teaching. There’s always ways we can engage with our students and improve student outcomes. It’s the little things that add up and make a…
I’m back on the Polish learning trail with intensity and purpose. I’ve been avoiding the task with glee but this, over time, has become a heavy load on my mind. How long can I go living in this country without…
This topic is incredibly pertinent for English learning adults and professionals. If you’re speaking English as a second language regardless of age or profession you will find the vocabulary practical and useful. Here’s a supplementary lesson idea with tips and…
The second part of the resolving conflict episode with 4 functional language categories plus a fifth bonus category for ‘Paraphrasing and Active listening’. This functional language should be helpful for professionals who speak English as a second language and want…
This episode covers the critical language of politeness and distancing when speaking in English. Native speakers of English are particularly susceptible to being offended if we are note careful with how we phrase a request, information and suggestions. This language…
This is an original lesson idea on how humanity is pushing the limits. Thanks to technological advances in apparel, equipment and food innovations people are able to accomplish feats never before thought possible. This lesson idea provides some ideas on…
An ESL lesson idea for teachers on this topic should create lots of discussion, different opinions, arguments and plenty of vocabulary words. Perfect for debate scenarios and use of functional language which I discuss in this episode.
This episode covers a speaking lesson idea for ESL teachers, especially at the end of a school year or during summer holiday “camp” courses. It provides some great follow up lessons and ideas as well as vocabulary and speaking practice…
I’ve done it! 107 chin ups! 20min flat. It took about 18 months to accomplish it and I was in no rush. When I stopped the timer on my watch I raised my fist in victory because it felt like…
Episode 85 is a lesson idea for teachers who want to get their class and students speaking on a common topic but with great variety of vocabulary to encourage the sharing of different preferences and opinions. Vacation, accommodation and the…
It’s frustrating when we we feel like people aren’t listening to us, at work, at home or when socializing. This can happen regardless of what language your speaking, your native or second or third. It’s not grammar that is holding…
This proverb is hot, I mean that it’s popular to use and in so many different situations. Opportunities, opportunities! This episode(84) covers the usage, and how to incorporate it into the classroom for teachers to get their students speaking MORE!…
Are you forgetting words that force you to pause? GOOD Are you mispronouncing? GOOD Using the wrong tenses? GOOD Not understanding everything that is said? GOOD Unable to to write clear emails, in an efficient way? GOOD Asked by your…
Being poor is not having too little, it is wanting more. You have it and sometimes you might not even realize it. It becomes a subconscious thing but it’s there and it can wreck havoc on you if you let…
This proverb series episode(83) is on the famous ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth’ proverb and how it can be easily incorporated into topic lessons or as a conversation starter for English language learners. Teachers will find this to be…