John Slade

John Slade is an EFL teacher and teacher trainer with over 10 years’ experience. He’s a permanent fixture at Stafford House London and recently presented his thoughts on introducing more playfulness into pronunciation at their two-day teaching pronunciation course. He’s also interested in the role AI is playing as both a teaching and teacher training tool and presented at CETA in Istanbul in September. John is a keen yogi and meditator and when not teaching EFL, you can take class with him at Yoga at the Arc in North London.

AI in the classroom: does it always work?

The article suggests that learners are keen to acquire the new skills which AI can offer them and which, depending on the level, are pedagogically sound and engaging.

Wrists, neck and breath

John Slade advocates and describes some exercises for the neck and wrists along with good breathing techniques.