This post describes 7 ways to create interest in the topic of the class and introduce it in an engaging way which will help increase students’ motivation to participate in the lesson. The ideas below might be easily adapted for different group sizes, levels, and ages. Continue Reading …
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How to make FCE speaking practice fun: Part 4
How to make FCE speaking practice fun presents an alternative way to go about preparing your students for their FCE speaking exam. The objective here is to introduce different activities that make FCE speaking practice fun and at the same time help students perfect skills and strategies which the exam requires. This is the last in the series of four posts and it focuses on Speaking Part 4.
5 free tools to create your own teaching resources
This post features a list of 5 free tools for teachers who enjoy making their own teaching resources or would like to start and don’t really know how. Below, I am talking about online tools you might use to create visuals, presentations, animations, comics, and quizzes.
4 tips for the first day of class
Here are 4 tips for the first day of class that will make it a positive experience for everyone involved. I know, preparing for the first day of class often makes us nervous. Our students come to class with certain expectations and, most importantly, with a desire to learn and hoping the teacher will be there to help them throughout the year. Continue Reading …
