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Language Through Trends: Using Social Media in Class
Here are some simple ideas on how you can use various social media platforms to boost your students’ engagement and prove that ability to use a foreign language is a really useful skill.

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.

7 No-Prep Grammar Activities
I know that English grammar may bring nothing but pain and misery – after all, that’s the very origin of That Is Evil. But I also believe we can alleviate our students’ suffering with activities that make grammar engaging, fun, and, dare I say, enjoyable.

Gifts for Every Occasion: A Year-Long Celebration in Your Classroom
Turn December into a time for creative planning and gift-making, and keep the holiday spirit alive!

Halloween Roll-a-Tale: Storytelling Fun for Your EFL Class!
You know I love storytelling and I think it’s an incredible tool for language learning: it encourages creativity, reinforces vocabulary and grammar, and boosts speaking confidence. Plus, it’s fun, especially when you add a Halloween twist!

End of Course Classes: No-prep Lesson Plans
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As the course comes to an end, it's the perfect time to engage students with fun, stress-free activities that require no preparation.

Let's Start Moving! 10 Active Energizers
Like flies brought back to life with sunrays, our students wake…

Stand Up and Move! Tools and No-prep Lesson Plans
I share some lesson scenarios that will help you include some movement-based activities while still working on the language. You can use them with various students on various levels, and they will certainly appreciate it.

5 Online Courses in April: Let’s Move!
April is like a break after a long and boring lesson. That's why I want to share with you some online classes on… physical activities! From tai-chi to belly dancing, I’m sure you’ll find something that will help you move!

Mood Booster Lessons: No-Prep Lesson Plans
March is quite a long and dull month, so why not transform your classroom into a hub of creativity? I share five mood-boosting, no-prep lesson plans to make your students learn and feel good about it!