Summer Songs and Stories: lesson idea

Songs seem to be a popular option for summer classes, and fill-in-the-blanks activities are probably the most popular forms of exercises to include songs in an EFL lesson. However, you can make your students use songs to create new stories, and that's how they work not only on their receptive, but also productive language. And they still have a lot of fun!

7 Free Online Courses in June

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I believe you are already thinking about your summer break, aren't you? And yet here I am with a batch of online courses! Before you shrug off any idea of self-development, take a look at the classes you may take up this summer - and that's the point, actually: I have picked 7 courses that are not only free but also self-paced, which means you can learn something new whenever you feel like it.

End of the course activities

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Do we really need end of the course activities? Well - yes. If we want our students to reflect on what they've learnt and focus on their short- and long-term goals, those activities can be really useful. I want to share some simple activities that require no preparation and bring a lot of fun in the classroom.

Effective homework

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It's not easy to make your students actually do the homework. I believe that effective homework should be: a) short b) relevant c) engaging d) fun And I have some simple homework ideas your students will enjoy!

The Power of Useless (TED-based lesson plan)

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I believe we all need a bit of pure fun – especially now. And one of the first people that comes to my mind when I think of joy is Simone Giertz, a woman who makes robots that are useless – and while it may sound somewhat absurd, I think you will enjoy my simple yet highly educational lesson plan.

Breathe In, Breathe Out: 5 Breathing Activities for Teachers and Students

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As you know, I’m a fan of mindfulness, but I know some of the exercises take time. That’s why I thought about various breathing activities – they’re short, easy to implement in a daily schedule (or in a classroom), and they really work!

Let's Talk About Lesson Goals

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We all know how important lesson goals are, but can we talk about them with our students? And if yes - how can we do it, if we usually run out of time anyway and one more lesson stage seems just too much?

St. Patrick's Day Quiz: lesson plan + worksheet

Saint Patrick's Day is almost here, and if you're still looking for some ideas, I have a short lesson plan you can enjoy with your students. If you're already familiar with my lesson ideas, then you won't be surprised that this is yet another plan where your students do the actual work and you monitor them.

Brainstorms in the classroom

Watch out! Today the weather forecast specialist (me) wants to warn you about the storms - brainstorms to be precise. You've certainly heard about them, you've probably used them already, but have you really used their potential to the fullest? If not - I have some ideas on how to make sure that brainstorming activity will be something more than enjoyable chaos.

Hop into the (Eisenhower) Matrix!

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I might have mentioned before I possess a unique set of abilities I like to call Mad Organisation Skills. Today I want to share a tool that may be useful both for you and your students: the Eisenhower Matrix!

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