Teachers usually have a gut feeling about their lessons. (Which may swing between commiserating over ice cream and Netflix, or singing to the skies ab...
In education, we often talk about how to challenge our students—but what about ourselves as teachers? In a teaching career, it’s normal to find yourse...
A teacher’s work is never complete: New lessons, students, semesters, years, and subjects continually roll along unphased by how busy you already are...
“I really want to be bored witless,” said no student, ever.“I hope my students’ eyes glaze over in class,” said no teacher, ever.Learning is a serious...
Our academic team is no stranger to innovation – and now, our course book Fast Track 5 has been nominated for an ELTon award. When creating materials ...
Sometimes, despite the best intentions, our teaching becomes a little lacklustre. The causes are varied (maybe you’re tired, uninspired, or summer is ...
At the start of a new semester, teachers around the world turn their attention to the very first class. With a new group of students to integrate and ...
Ever held a conversation class where students expected you to do the talking? Or tried to get conversation moving past one or two dominant speakers? ...
Pair work is a much-loved, much-used teaching technique—and with good reason. It reduces teacher talk time, lets students working with a variety of cl...
For many of us, Christmas is an exciting time of year that promises an extra burst of food, friends, and time with family. To keep with the spirit of ...
You probably already have lots of ideas for Christmas activities for your young learners—but what about your older students? Never fear: ’tis not only...
Some refuse to speak.Some prefer not to participate.Some turn red every time you mention their name.Some are perfectionists.Others stutter and struggl...
