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How to complete an online course?
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For a while now I've been sharing ideas on free online courses you can take up every month - hopefully you find them inspiring at least as much as I do. One of the comments I get is that while it's easy to find a nice course and sign in, it's far more difficult to complete it. Some people say that's why paid courses are a better option as you feel the pressure on finishing something you paid for.

7 Free Online Courses in February
Long winter evenings of February may look picturesque, but if you prefer staying in, I have a good excuse for you to do so: free online courses. A lot of teachers enjoy their winter break, so if you want to procrastinate without the slightest feeling of guilt, you may enjoy one of the options I've picked for you.

7 Free Online Courses in January
The New Year, as always, brings new challenges, new opportunities and new things we can learn - and I'm quite excited about all this!
Here's my monthly bulletin on seven courses I could recommend for teachers, DoSes and educators in general. We're taking January resolutions seriously, so most of the courses have their starting dates, no lazy self-pacement this month!

7 free online courses in November
Yes! My favourite month is almost here! I love November - especially when I can stay in, wrapped up in my favourite blanket, with a purring cat snuggled against me and a great book to read… I don't mind spending my time learning new things - and as every month, I'd like to share my picks of the month: seven free courses you may attend online.

7 YouTube channels to spice up your lessons
If you teach teenagers or digitally aware adults you may enjoy a little YT party as well, just try to moderate the videos presented by students as some of the videos may turn out to be somewhat inappropriate.
If you want to avoid potential embarrassment, try to show some EFL-friendly channels. Don't know which ones are worth recommendation? Well, I've shortlisted some nice channels and hope you'll find them enjoyable.

7 Free Online Courses in September
If you feel you could do with a little bit of learning yourselves, worry not - here's my traditional set list of seven great courses you may enjoy in September: they're online, they're free, they're awesome! And since I remember how hectic Septembers can be for teachers, I've tried to find courses that are either short or self-paced, so you can start them on your own.

7 lifesaving websites for EFL teacher
I already made one list of my favourite websites months ago, but there are so many great things you find while websurfing that I'll probably make more of such sets.
Also, it can be easily seen that I love making lists.

5 free online courses in August
Are you still relaxing? August is actually on, so this time I have only 5 online courses you may still catch up on and enjoy while the summer lasts.

7 free online courses in July
Summer break is perfect for online courses - you don't have to do lesson preparation, your mind is free to wander: now's the time to study! I do realise not everyone is a die-hard fan of online courses like yours truly, so my shortlisted courses are rather summer-like, short and pleasant.

Can fake identity be useful for teachers?
Today I'm going to show you something you might not have thought of using, and which proves that a teacher role for today is almost a secret agent!