
5 Dos and Don’ts of Giving Feedback
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Well, we’re professionals, so we’re quite used to feedback sessions, but the end of the school year can be somewhat stressful anyway – that’s why I want to share with you five don’ts and dos regarding giving feedback.

Edelweiss: Game, Mindfulness and EFL
Can you smell the Spring approaching, can you see its brilliant colours? No? Is your March still grey and rainy? Well, don't be sad, as I've got something that will not only brighten the mood of you and your students but also support mindful practices, help work on using English, and make you play yet another adorable - and relaxing - roleplaying game!

AI in the Classroom? Interview with ChatGPT
By now you must have heard of Chat GPT by OpenAI - an AI language model by some called the saviour of time-consuming writing compositions, by others the harbinger of doom😊 All that seems certain is that it will change the education as we know it.
You have probably read at least some ideas on how Chat GPT can help in EFL, but I decided to talk to ChatGPT directly. So here's the interview!

That Fateful Year: game, project, tool
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.

Reddit: real-life tool ready to use in a classroom
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!

Simple no-prep ideas for ESL classes
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.

We Wish You a Merry... what exactly? (no-prep lesson plan)
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!

5 Free Online Lessons in December
'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!

But Wait! It Gets Worse! (no-prep lesson plan)
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.

How to Stay Warm in the Classroom? (5 minute lesson plan)
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.