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Proverbs don't have to be evil! (+free worksheet)

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Some say that the true evil of English lies in its proverbs and fixed phrases. However, I've always loved them (seriously, the expression "it's raining cats and dogs" is just adorable) and I want to share some tips on how to include proverbs in the classroom that you and your students will have a lot of fun with storytelling, role-playing and family stories.

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.

Spring energisers (+ free worksheet)

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There are people who are oh! so energetic when they feel spring - well, that's not me! I'm a kind of person who definitely needs some good energisers to start the day - so today I want to share some ideas for physical energisers you can use both in-class and online... and not only with younger students!

Have a Mindful 2021! (book review)

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I honestly believe it was mindfulness that saved my sanity last year – so today I want to share a review of the book that you can use to make your 2021 more mindful.

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!

3 simple mindfulness ideas for teachers

Recently I've read an article about teachers and educators that…

How to make a good first impression in the classroom?

This is it, ladies and gentlemen. August. Back to school vibes. New students. New classes. Oh, the horror? Not really! Watch this short video to learn 5 easy tips that will help you make a great first impression in your classroom.

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.

10 Dos and Don'ts of Teaching Online

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I'm sure most of you already know what teaching online looks like, and you're getting quite experienced in this field. However, as a teacher, and a DoS observing quite a lot of online lessons, I must admit there are some universal truths worth sharing.

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