Imagine a tool that will encourage your students to write creatively, regularly and as if they were playing a game. Sounds great? Well I want to share with you a literal game that will support not only your students’ writing skills, but also their out-of-the-box thinking, enthusiasm, engagement and the belief that creative writing isn’t that bad after all.
One of the most interesting places on the Internet is definitely Reddit – to be honest it isn’t the most polished place ever, but it’s one of the best sources of authentic language and current affairs.
That’s why I want to show you some ideas on how to use it in the classroom!
How’s your January? Are you ready to rock your classes, feeling creative and adventurous? If this is not the case and you might use some extra help, I have some simple lesson plans you can use whenever you want – especially now, at the beginning of the new year.
There are probably many things on your To Do In 2023 list already, however I don’t think you have thought about the thing I write. In fact, this is something we usually don’t focus on – I mean, if we have it, it’s cool, and if we don’t have it, we don’t even think about it. And we really, really should, especially if we teach!
Do you sometimes wonder what’s the best phrase for the winter holidays? After all, not everyone celebrates Christmas, so maybe you should say Happy Holidays?
Well, I think it’s best if you ask your students! That’s why I prepared a short and simple no-prep lesson plan!
’tis the season to be jolly! That’s why I’ve decided to share some simple videos you can use in your classroom with your students to learn something new (in English) and still have fun!
November can be quite dreary – we’ve already forgotten summer, and winter break seems to be only too far in the future. Maybe now’s the time to enjoy a little bit of fun? I have a simple lesson plan that will make your students not only laugh but also complain to their hearts’ content.
The question itself makes a lot of sense, but alas I cannot help you… although I know who can! Watch the video to check a short and no-prep lesson plan that will help your students not only use English but also develop their problem solving skills.
November – a grim month perfect for perilous adventures, and what’s more perilous than a crime? Imagine a set of cards that can make your class use English, think, collaborate, discuss, argue while solving crimes and having fun! It’s pretty much like Cluedo but requires no preparation, no extra explanation… just a set of cards!
Long, hopefully rainy evenings are just made to stay in and enjoy the coziness of warm blanket, cup of one’s favourite beverage… and a nice online course. Seriously, now’s the great time to think about professional development – you’re quite familiar with your students and the most problematic issues have already emerged.