Inspiration

Teachers usually have a gut feeling about their lessons. (Which may swing between commiserating over...

In education, we often talk about how to challenge our students—but what about ourselves as teachers...

A teacher’s work is never complete: New lessons, students, semesters, years, and subjects continuall...

“I really want to be bored witless,” said no student, ever.“I hope my students’ eyes glaze over in c...

Our academic team is no stranger to innovation – and now, our course book Fast Track 5 has been nomi...

Sometimes, despite the best intentions, our teaching becomes a little lacklustre. The causes are var...

At the start of a new semester, teachers around the world turn their attention to the very first cla...

Ever held a conversation class where students expected you to do the talking? Or tried to get conver...

Pair work is a much-loved, much-used teaching technique—and with good reason. It reduces teacher tal...

For many of us, Christmas is an exciting time of year that promises an extra burst of food, friends,...

You probably already have lots of ideas for Christmas activities for your young learners—but what ab...

Some refuse to speak.Some prefer not to participate.Some turn red every time you mention their name....