Inspiring quotes and views
Posted on18 Mar 2020
The fact that I love inspiring quotes is well-known by students and teachers who read my posts or have been in one of... Read More
Adding more pictures to Cambridge A1 Movers Reading and Writing Part 5
Posted on29 Mar 2019
A fun way of getting learners to interact with a story like the ones that appear in A1 Movers Reading and Writing... Read More
Classroom management for younger teens
Posted on15 Nov 2018
In 5 days, I’m giving a seminar in Madrid on Classroom management for younger teens. I’ve been enjoying myself while preparing for... Read More
Cambridge Story Competition
Posted on07 Feb 2018
Today, I thought I’d share a link to the Cambridge Story Competition as I think it’s a great idea. From now till... Read More
Cover it up for Cambridge English: Movers Reading and Writing Part 6!
Posted on08 Oct 2017
Recently, at a training session, I tried out an idea I had for preparing for the new Part 6 writing task in... Read More
Positive feelings and inspiring words doodles
Posted on03 Apr 2017
I’m working on the theme of positive feelings in my preparation of teacher training modules right now, and was inspired to create... Read More
Cambridge English: Preliminary Writing task: Padlet prompt
Posted on30 Jan 2017
Today, I’m sharing a very quick activity to generate ideas and content for a Cambridge English: Preliminary writing task. I’m trying to... Read More
Going to start a course for the Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency? Play the board game!
Posted on25 Jan 2017
Today I wanted to share a board game I’ve made for using with the start of a preparation course for Cambridge B2... Read More
8Way Thinking Questions for Describing photos in Cambridge English: Preliminary Speaking
Posted on29 Nov 2016
In many ways, the describe-the-photo-task in the Cambridge English: Preliminary Speaking Test is probably one of the most difficult tasks of any... Read More
Classroom Wait time, Think time and Rehearse Time
Posted on17 Nov 2016
Recently the subject of wait time has cropped up again and again when I’ve been researching the subject of questions and questioning... Read More