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Movers, Starters, Teaching Experience, Young Learners

Creating a classroom community

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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

B1 PET

Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 1

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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

Teaching Experience

Lesson planning – Is it worth it?

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Last year I decided to do a little experiment - I decided to plan all of my classes to a tee. Here are some things that I learnt by planning 492 lessons last year. If you are employed at a private language academy in Spain, you will normally be asked to prepare lesson plans in… Continue reading Lesson planning – Is it worth it?

A2 KEY

Introduce your classmate

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The first day of school is just around the corner! It is always a challenge for me as I am on a never-ending quest to find the perfect introduction lesson activity. Since introducing ourselves can be awkward, why doesn't someone else do it for us? I am yet to prepare a standard introductory class that… Continue reading Introduce your classmate

B1 PET

Cambridge PET – Reading Part 1

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There is a big difference between reading and understanding the text. In PET reading part 1, students decipher the meaning of five short texts found in everyday situations. This is my second post focusing on PET exam preparation. Click the link to check out the first part about teaching PET writing Part 1. In PET reading… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Reading Part 1

Teaching Experience

Native speakers only!

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Native speakers wanted! Our academy hires native speakers only! Learn English with native speakers! Sounds familiar? What if I tell you that it is all a lie... If you've ever looked for an ESL job, surely you were bombarded with native speakers only! as the top requirement. When I saw it for the first time… Continue reading Native speakers only!

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Cambridge PET – Writing Part 1

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Teaching writing can be quite hard - especially teaching writing for exam preparation. Like every teacher, I have my most and least favourite things to teach. It is quite easy to focus on the parts that we really enjoy and neglect the parts that we don't fully understand or we just don't have that much… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Writing Part 1

Teaching Experience

School’s out! – and now what?

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We did it! One of the toughest school years is over! So, what’s next on your agenda? Here are some great summer ideas for ESL teachers. The school year 2020/2021 was definitely one of the toughest for teaching. We all had to adjust to a whole new routine, disinfecting everything every few minutes, keeping our… Continue reading School’s out! – and now what?