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The importance of relationships in times of AI
It is hard to attend an education conference or scroll through social media these days without encountering conversations about AI. We hear about Apps...
Concept Checking Questions
Concept checking questions fascinate me. Why? Because they are generally either overused or used extremely poorly. I can probably think of a dozen or...
Things that amuse me
While thinking about what to write so we can start the year with something fun, I was preparing for Cambridge Advanced class, and we...
Be wise – Time is money
I am going to start this blog with a story. Then, I will explain why I vehemently disagree with the story and why it...
Rethinking sustainability: it starts with being self-sustainable
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a conference and one of the focus areas, besides AI, was, unsurprisingly, sustainability. Whenever we are talking...
Choosing a course book – What checklists don’t tell you
Discover practical tips for choosing a course book that truly fits your needs. Avoid common pitfalls and make your selection process more effective.
We want...
The emotions of inclusion: Building classrooms where everyone belongs
Discover essential tips to build classrooms where everyone belongs, making your students feel seen, heard and valued for a more inclusive learning environment.
Recently, I...
Meaning, form and pronunciation of complex sentences?
Discover how to effectively teach pronunciation of complex sentences by focusing on meaning, form, and stress, not just terminology.
Perhaps this blog is partially an...
Managing the classroom starts with us!
As many of us start a new school year, it pays off to think carefully about strategies we are planning to put in place...
“AI, like the internet and extensive reading, will replace teachers”
Gerhard Erasmus explores why he believes it is unlikely that AI, like the internet will replace teachers and explains why this is not...
Managing the lot
Classroom management and disciplining
So let’s start first with the terminology. If you were asked to write a definition of classroom management, what would you...
Young Learner Exams – Who is it for?
Every month, I make a short video that we post on our social media. These are mostly to promote the school, but also to...
Shy or Unsafe? Why some learners struggle with speaking in the language classroom
“Okay, turn to your group and share your ideas, you’ve got 5 minutes!” I look around the room and whilst the majority of my...
Value or valued? Are you dating or married?
In a recent consultation session with a school manager, I used an analogy that came to me at the time, and I am going...
Grammar me this, grammar me that
Before we get started, please do not take any of the examples in this blog as evidence of anything. They are purely to get...