This episode builds a framework for language learners who need to identify what goals and aims they want to have in order to improve their communication skills. These tips help focus your attention on what aspects of communication are specific…
This episode covers practical language tips for expressing your opinion, supporting your viewpoint as well as opinion adjectives. I’ve also included idioms related to ‘getting out of our comfort zone’ and for practical speaking situations. Scroll down to find the…
In episode 2 this week I wanted to discuss a topic that every ESL learner always wants to practice and improve. However, I strongly believe that this SKILL is something everyone could use tips on and I myself try to…
Travel is more than just an all-inclusive hotel We discussed it last week with bank employees I teach. They agreed, that it’s a great form but not necessarily the greatest. You know when you book that holiday with the family…
It’s Sunday, rainy and cold, in England. I am away from my family and I am headed into week 3 of school dining hall food. Oh man! Where’s the silver lining? Let’s have a look. I had a class this…
It is important to emphasize to teachers that students are the ones in the classroom that should be talking and communicating not you, the teacher. Many teachers seem to forget this simple truth and like to go on their rants…
In light of the Olympics going on for the past two weeks and myself being a massive supporter, I’ve decided to blog about this and go off the educational route this week. I wanted to reflect on the Olympics now…
It’s the 8th summer and there is no end in sight. If you had asked me back in 2009 that my summers would be spent like this and for 8 years running I would have shook my head and smiled…
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…
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,…