In this episode of the proverb series I discuss a proverb related to fashion, social trends, generation gap and how you can incorporate it into your ESL classroom for speaking and vocabulary practice. Short and sweet as promised.
sign up for the newsletter: https://www.nondas.eu/sample-page-2/ne… Effective presentations are an essential aspect of our personal and professional development. In this first episode of the 3-part series I discuss two different presentation styles and how to find the right balance between…
Good is comfortable, easy and most importantly safe. You’re in the middle of the crowd, right where you want to be, unnoticed and average. This proverb hits the mark in every way, from every angle. We settle for mediocre and…
A week ago I reached a pinnacle I never even imagined. It was a wet and cold Friday afternoon and after realizing that my attempted running would be cut short due to a recurring shin splint I headed for the…
This is the start of the proverb lesson series and we begin with the proverb ‘The devil is in the details’ with ways on how ESL teachers can incorporate it into their lessons to promote speaking and vocabulary use by…
Most of us have never wondered about such things but I love this! I knew the answer to it when I heard it being asked from a famous actor and now, I am taking it for my own. My action…
The youth think they know everything. They give us that look as though they are all-knowing and wise, they got google at their fingertips and there is no doubt they know much more than we did when we were their…
This proverb is credited as being Murphy’s law. But who cares about that. Our students certainly won’t. I think we like making excuses….for everything. It’s a way to avoid responsibility, risk and shame. Be ready to accept failure, and to…
An ESL lesson idea one of the most versatile and useful words to use when speaking English or any language for that matter.
There are infinite possibilities in some places for some people in certain situations. I don’t feel them. I can’t comprehend infinite, or the universe expanding for that matter. I just try to accomplish what I set out to do. At…
Don’t over-analyze either. Recently, I’ve had many students mention how they are afflicted with this and lose sleep as a result. Imagine it? What to do? How can we function throughout our days in such a dangerous state? When I…
Freshen Up Friday newsletter signup: https://www.nondas.eu/sample-page-2/ne… This is the start of a new series of videos on the channel dedicated to lesson ideas for teachers. In this first episode of the series we cover ‘Small Talk’ as a lesson idea…
I listened to an episode of Akimbo yesterday. A podcast by Seth Godin who is basically my inspiration for most professional endeavors these days. With consistency he delivers always the right amount of inspiration, which is a reminder to keep…
Want a quick response to your email? This form of written communication is part of our everyday lives so we should know how to do it correctly and effectively. Whether you’re writing to a prospective client, coworker, boss or a…
I eat it everyday. About five to seven slices of it or more. I douse it in olive oil, or spread some butter on it, or hummus. Other days I spread avocado or cream cheese. Sometimes, I just eat it…