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Teacher's Kick-off: Launching a Strong School Year
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I made a collection of the posts that will empower you to kick off the year with confidence. Take a look at my tips ranging from classroom organization to building strong relationships with students.

7 Free Online Courses in September
New season, new challenges and new free online courses!
I've prepared seven courses that may be really useful this year, so take a look, maybe you'll find something you like?

7 Free Online Courses in June
With June just around the corner, I compiled a list of 7 free online CPD courses pretty useful for ESL teachers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your ESL teaching journey, these courses offer valuable insights and opportunities for professional development.

Design Your Own Course (book review)
I want to share my review of one of the best books for teachers - Course Design Strategy: The Art of Making People Learn by Ethan Honary. It includes many interesting facts about the process of learning, and the ways we can adjust our teaching methods to make them more efficient and enjoyable.

7 Free Online Courses in May
This month I focused on short courses full of teaching tips, and one course you may easily include in the class with young adults: writing applications and being interviewed!

7 Free Online Courses in April
I really do hope you can feel the spring in the air, as in my place it's snowing! However, in case you also feel like staying in, I have some interesting courses you can enjoy this month. This time I focused on the courses that can help you improve your attitude, so you can become not only better educators, but also happier people. So, let's get started!

7 Free Online Courses in March
March isn't the most beautiful month in the year - the days are getting longer, but it doesn't mean they are nicer, even though we may enjoy some random walks. However, the upcoming spring, and the promise of new beginnings, make March the perfect time to focus on your CPD and take a look at some free online courses! As usually, I found seven courses that look pretty promising.

The One Thing You Should Do in 2023
There are probably many things on your To Do In 2023 list already, however I don't think you have thought about the thing I write. In fact, this is something we usually don't focus on - I mean, if we have it, it's cool, and if we don't have it, we don't even think about it. And we really, really should, especially if we teach!

7 Free Online Courses in November
Long, hopefully rainy evenings are just made to stay in and enjoy the coziness of warm blanket, cup of one's favourite beverage... and a nice online course. Seriously, now's the great time to think about professional development - you're quite familiar with your students and the most problematic issues have already emerged.

Oh No! It's a Mistake!
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!