New semester, new group of students. One of the first things I try to do with a new group is to take stock of their language levels. A great way of getting to know your ESL students and their levels is to have them write you a letter in which they present themselves, talk about …
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I’m obsessed with neat planning solutions. I’ve run through dozens of apps and a handful of paper calendars in the search for the holy grail of work organisers. In Notion, with all its customisability goodness, I struck gold. In this article, I’ll share my thoughts on what makes a good lesson planner and how I …
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An engaging discussion is the bread and butter of many of my lessons. Whether the verbal exchange ends up being an engaging one or not depends to a large extent on the mood and energy of the students themselves. Naturally, the way the groups are set up might have a significant impact on the quality …