I love the little and unexpected detours that one sometimes takes from the planned lesson that we have in our notebook or/and in mind. I
Category: Vocabulary
conversation cards
This time I would like to share with you what I call a “vocabulary activation routine”. For starters, it activates vocabulary, as it is meant
mini dialogues
One of the keys to successful teaching is the ability to provide ample opportunities for recycling language in varied, original and engaging ways. A substantial
past simple for beginners ( a matter of common sense)
At which point in a Beginner or even Elementary course do you introduce and teach the past simple? Here’s a guide. It has always bugged
songs: fill-in-gaps with a twist
This is one of my favourite song activities ever. It focuses on having a look at relevant vocabulary from a song by means of a
one-minute videos 2
About a year ago I discovered a nice collection of one minute videos recorded by Hugh Dellar and Andrew Walkley. Each video recording features an
