The other day, I was preparing a C1 level lesson plan on question forms. It's an exam preparation group, so we follow a coursebook. As always, I started the preparation by checking the approach in the teacher's book and as always, I decided to put a spin on it. I thought of a class that… Continue reading Where do babies come from? – question forms
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The flakiness of adult students
At the beginning of my solo journey, I was quite excited. I realized that for once in my ESL teaching career, I can decide the type of students I teach. I always preferred a company of teenagers and adult students. My wish came true! Unfortunately, I forgot about one tiny thing - adult students are… Continue reading The flakiness of adult students
Halloween Comparatives and Superlatives
Grammar doesn't have to be boring! Ask your students to come dressed in their best costumes and practise comparatives and superlatives for short adjectives, using different Halloween objects and creatures. I love themed lessons. However, I don't think they should always be the same and focus on the vocabulary. That's why I've prepared a set… Continue reading Halloween Comparatives and Superlatives
Compound words for Starters
If there is one thing that I enjoy teaching to my YL is compound nouns. I like to think about them as two pieces of a jigsaw which create new words once they are put together. Here is a lesson plan and a set of worksheets I came up with for Cambridge Starters. It's been… Continue reading Compound words for Starters
Cambridge PET – informative brochures
If you are like me and you primarily prepare your students to take Cambridge exams, then you always find yourself going in circles and explaining different parts of the examination. It isn't rocket science but obviously, some parts are more complicated than others. The handbook provided by Cambridge official helps a lot but I often… Continue reading Cambridge PET – informative brochures
New chapter: becoming a freelancer
This post was meant to be about something else. However, as I was enjoying what I thought were my last few days of holidays, I received a news so unexpected that it changed my way of thinking and motivated me enough to change my current work ambitions. Let me tell you a story about teaching… Continue reading New chapter: becoming a freelancer
Is it possible to plan for very young learners?
So you've spent the whole weekend crafting an ideal plan for your young learners. You are confident and excited to have this class but the second you enter the classroom, you feel that something is off. Does it mean you've wasted your time? I have immense admiration for all teachers who are truly passionate about… Continue reading Is it possible to plan for very young learners?
Creating a classroom community
There's nothing better than having a group of students who enjoy each other's company. On the first day, it is essential to build a safe space and create a feeling of community. Last year I was combing through the internet for the perfect first class activity for young learners. I wanted something that would help… Continue reading Creating a classroom community
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 1
The beginning of a speaking exam can be a nerve-racking experience. Speaking Part 1 is designed to break the ice and get to know the candidates. If you have been following me for some time, then you know I have a series on PET Cambridge exam preparation. Check out my previous lesson plans on Writing Part… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 1
Your last holiday – A2 Adults
One month left! If you're coming back to the same school or academy and you know you're getting the same students as before, it eliminates that awkward first class introductions. Instead, you can focus on something much better - last summer's experience. Last year I had the pleasure of teaching a lovely group of general… Continue reading Your last holiday – A2 Adults
