Songs In the Key Of ELT – Wish I Was Skinny

An occasional series of lesson ideas using songs you’re not likely to hear in a coursebook…   Artist: The Boo Radleys Song: Wish I Was Skinny Written by: Carr, Martin, James Lyrics: Wishing I was skinny Wishing that the whole world knew my name Wishing I was thrilling, that I would never be to blame … Continue reading Songs In the Key Of ELT – Wish I Was Skinny

Songs In the Key Of ELT – Wish I Was Skinny

An occasional series of lesson ideas using songs you’re not likely to hear in a coursebook…   Artist: The Boo Radleys Song: Wish I Was Skinny Written by: Carr, Martin, James Lyrics: Wishing I was skinny Wishing that the whole world knew my name Wishing I was thrilling, that I would never be to blame … Continue reading Songs In the Key Of ELT – Wish I Was Skinny

Fake news – a lesson plan

Fake news, post-truth, and alternative facts are three buzz terms that seem to sum up this strange time we live in. It’s something that fascinates me, and as a language teacher I feel that I’m in a position where I can not only discuss this with my students of all ages, but also help them to become … Continue reading Fake news – a lesson plan

Fake news – a lesson plan

Fake news, post-truth, and alternative facts are three buzz terms that seem to sum up this strange time we live in. It’s something that fascinates me, and as a language teacher I feel that I’m in a position where I can not only discuss this with my students of all ages, but also help them to become … Continue reading Fake news – a lesson plan

I’ve Heard of TTT vs STT, But What Does That Really Mean?

A few years ago I wrote this cheeky post, reminding teachers that sometimes it’s a good idea to shut up for a while. I’m returning to this idea in a slightly more reflective way due to this post on Brainpickings about the twentieth-century novelist, poet, playwright, and psychiatrist Paul Goodman who examined “the nine types of silence present in life” in his 1972 book Speaking and Language.

I’ve Heard of TTT vs STT, But What Does That Really Mean?

A few years ago I wrote this cheeky post, reminding teachers that sometimes it’s a good idea to shut up for a while. I’m returning to this idea in a slightly more reflective way due to this post on Brainpickings about the twentieth-century novelist, poet, playwright, and psychiatrist Paul Goodman who examined “the nine types of silence present in life” in his 1972 book Speaking and Language.

150 ELT blog post ideas for when you’ve hit writers block

I saw this list the other day, and I thought it was perfect for adapting for ELT bloggers. So I present, ripe and ready for your Pinterest board… 150 ELT blog post ideas for when you’ve hit writers block Product review – something you use in the classroom which isn’t a book Describe your perfect classroom Describe … Continue reading 150 ELT blog post ideas for when you’ve hit writers block

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