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
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CELTA – language skills related tasks
On CELTA you are asked to complete four written assignments. Even though you get plenty of help from your tutors, time is pretty tight, and you need to do a lot of individual research. I'd like to show you my assignment 3 with hopes that it will give you some help and inspiration on your… Continue reading CELTA – language skills related tasks
How to get a CELTA Pass A?
Looks like you’ve made the choice to dive in and become an ESL teacher! Now, it’s time to apply for the CELTA course, and start learning how to pass CELTA to earn that teaching certificate. I have to be real with you. I was thinking about taking CELTA for over a year, always finding excuses… Continue reading How to get a CELTA Pass A?
Teaching Zoom
Teaching online isn't an innovation. In fact, many people have been learning English online for years. However, recent events forced us to adapt and use new technology. I think it is safe to say that many people adapted to the new situation fairly quickly and only with some minor issues. I was 29 at the… Continue reading Teaching Zoom
Happy Ice Cream Month!
As we transition from June to July, we go from pride month to ice cream month. I think it deserves a lesson that celebrates both of these reasons. I have met many ESL teachers who often bring their passion into their classrooms -travelling, crafts, learning languages or even space! It made me think - what… Continue reading Happy Ice Cream Month!
Cambridge PET – Writing Part 1
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
