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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!

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
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!

Christmas Roll-a-Tale: no-prep lesson plan (free worksheet)
I created a simple worksheet that you can use in the classroom to talk about Christmas, and to make your life simpler, I wrote a short lesson plan that requires no earlier preparation.

The Magic Box of Words: Fun and Simple Classroom Activities
Years ago I created something I’ve ever since called the Magic Box of Words. It’s a simple tool, but it’s very easy to adapt to various groups and students.

My Superhero Teacher: no-prep lesson plan
Unleash your ESL classroom superpowers! Take a look at this fun, no-prep lesson plan to learn how to integrate favourite superheroes into grammar lessons.

Flashcards in the Classroom: My Top 11 Activities
I love using flashcards in my classroom to engage my students and support active learning, to make them move, to introduce new vocabulary and revise the one already covered... That's why I decided to share my top 11 activities with flashcards.

Chairs in the Classroom: Yoga, Games and More!
I like using everyday classroom objects we can have in our classroom in creative and engaging ways to make learning fun. So far I've written about soft balls, food, toilet paper and scarves - but what about chairs? Can we use them to boost creativity, communication... and fun?