At a time when school and home pressures mean it’s not uncommon to see signs of stress amongst students, mindfulness has taken an important role in he...
One of the jobs of a teacher is to help reluctant readers find a passion for reading. This isn’t often easy! While a love for reading may come natural...
There’s a story about a successful golfer. After he hit a hole in one, someone said to him: ‘I’ve never seen anyone so lucky in my life,’ To which he ...
When we use language, we’re not just getting meaning from the words we hear. We also use visual cues to tell us what is happening. These could be the ...
The start of a new year, new semester—even a new week!—calls for a blank slate. This New Year, focus on yourself and the longevity of your career in e...
Do you have students who think English tests are a simple stamp of approval at the end of a course? We thought so. On the other hand, you’ve probably ...
While teenagers have a talent for looking at the adults in their lives with keen suspicion, it’s a sure bet that suggesting a game in class will turn ...
Because there will never not be vocabulary to practice, these quick activities are perfect for anytime. Think to warm up your class, change pace befor...
Despite the trappings of modern life, it turns out our brains are still largely animal-like in the way they respond to stimuli. Consider when you reco...
Do you wish you had more time to prep for your lessons? Or not known how to fill an unexpected bit of time at the end of class? Maybe you’ve had to su...
The education sector has many pathways for teachers. Here, we invited teacher-trainer Anne de Leon to talk to us about her work, and give advice to te...
Education is constantly evolving, introducing teachers to new or different techniques to employ in class. Here, we invited the EF academic team to tal...
