Working on A2 Flyers grammar – past simple and present perfect
Posted on30 Nov 2021
In this post, I’m going to share some ideas for working on grammar, especially the irregular verbs on the A2 Flyers wordlist.... Read More
Webinar recording: Developing Thinking Skills through Reading in the Primary Classroom
Posted on28 Apr 2020
I’m delighted that the recording of the webinar I gave last Friday for Cambridge University Press Ukraine is now available online. I... Read More
Webinar with Montse Watkin – Sounds fun, looks right!
Posted on19 Mar 2020
Phonics teaching is an integral part of literacy curriculums in British, American and bilingual schools but how much phonics teaching takes place... Read More
Webinar with David Valente – Upskill your Learners
Posted on12 Mar 2020
Fun Skills Webinar – Upskill your learners How can you as a YL exams teacher retain a focus on age-appropriate pedagogy, anchor... Read More
Webinar with Claire Medwell – Picture Perfect – bringing the young learner classroom to life
Posted on06 Mar 2020
Growing up with the iPad, Generation Alpha are wired! In this visual extravaganza, where imagination sparks learning, we explore the move from... Read More
Young Learners: The path to successful young speakers and writers
Posted on30 Jan 2020
Heading back to Barcelona for this seminar. It covers lots of themes that I’m working on a lot right now in training... Read More
About A2 Flyers Reading and Writing Part 3
Posted on09 May 2019
Today, I want to examine A2 Flyers Reading and Writing Part 3. In previous posts, I’ve written about this task, which is... Read More
Links to useful materials for Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers
Posted on08 May 2019
Here are some links to useful materials to prepare for Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers. There are some great materials... Read More
YLE Days Italy – Reggio Calabria, Catania, Palermo
Posted on26 Mar 2019
Off shortly to Italy to give YLE talks in three cities. So excited about my next work trip abroad! On the first... Read More
You’re not here – you’re at the park!
Posted on04 Mar 2019
You’re not here – you’re at the park! Imagine your park! Say to your students: Imagine you’re at the park! Think of... Read More