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Move Up! Physical Exercise in the EFL Classroom

I want to share with you some physical activities that will boost engagement, retention, and energy levels.

Let's Start Moving! 10 Active Energizers

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Like flies brought back to life with sunrays, our students wake…

Learn, Teach, Chill: 10 Ways to Relax in the Classroom

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Short breaks aren't just downtime but the secret sauce to a vibrant, engaging, and enjoyable classroom. I share 10 activities for a better teaching… and chilling!

Oh No! It's a Mistake!

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There are so many wrong things about the mistakes, like: judging others, feeling ashamed, stressed or frustrated - but we can change this! I won't tell you the ultimate trick to stop making mistakes, but I can share three simple activities that will help your students overcome their anxieties. Because mistakes are awesome - and so are we!

February? Let's try cool-downs!

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Last month I shared some ideas on simple and easy warm-up activities, so today I want to talk about cool-down activities that are great to finish your class properly. I know it's difficult to remember about cool-downs especially when you're running out of time, but I think it's a really important part of the lesson!

January? Time for warm-ups!

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What's better to start a lesson than a good warm-up activity? I want to share some ideas on why warm-ups are essential. I also want to share some simple and no-prep warm-ups to practise vocabulary, grammar and communication skills.

5 Simple Warm-ups

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Spring is indeed a trying time for teachers and students alike. The only classroom remedy I know to make students shake the tiredness off and get into the learning mode is a batch of fresh warm ups. I want to share with you my top 5 warm-ups you can use both online and in a regular classroom.

Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021

2020 has been an interesting year, right? Well, I have some ideas that will make your end-of-year classes fun!

Soft plushie, warm plushie

Do you like plush toys? And do you use them in your classroom... not necessarily with children? If not, let me share some ideas that will make your lessons soft, funny and cuddly - even if you teach teenagers and adults!

Grammar up your classes! (book review)

The way I can explain my attitude to English grammar is love-hate relationship. One of the books that helped me enormously was Uncovering Grammar by the amazing Scott Thornbury. I read it years ago, and I’ve just finished rereading it to see how many things I implemented and how much useful it could be to an average EFL teacher.

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