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Talk less, learn more: Boosting student talk time in the ELT classroom
Do you ever feel that you’re doing all the talking while students just nod along?
Jun 24
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Kari
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Is academic integrity dead? A hard look at what we're seeing in classrooms and institutions
This week’s post is different.
Jun 10
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Kari
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Get them talking! 3 fun ways to spark better class discussions
It’s time for a speaking activity.
Jun 2
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Kari
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May 2025
Imaginative Ways to Use Your Course Book
Do you (or your students) ever get bored with your course book?
May 26
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Kari
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Making Speaking Activities More Effective & Interactive in Online Classes
Getting students to speak can be difficult, but doing it in an online environment can sometimes feel impossible.
May 20
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Kari
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The 5W’s of Self-Assessment in Language Learning
What if your students could tell you exactly where they’re struggling — without a test?
May 5
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Kari
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April 2025
The Sunday Scaries: How to Overcome Teacher Anxiety Before Monday Morning
It’s Sunday evening and you’ve just spent a relaxing weekend with family and friends.
Apr 28
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Kari
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AI & I: Sparking Creativity in the EFL Classroom
I recently attended a conference for ELT professionals, and—as you might expect—there were lots of sessions about AI in education 🤖.
Apr 21
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Kari
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Level Up Reading in Your ELT Classroom
Getting students excited about reading can feel like an uphill battle — sometimes even impossible.
Apr 14
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Kari
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Engage, Explore, Retain: How Multimodal Learning Transforms Your Teaching 🎨🎶📚🎭
You’ve just explained the present perfect to your students.
Apr 7
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Kari
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Get Learning to Stick by Using Sticky Notes: Three Hands-on Activities
📌 What if the secret to engaging your students wasn’t a fancy app or the latest tech gadget, but something as simple as a sticky note?
Apr 1
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Kari
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March 2025
Error Correction: When Is It Time to Let Go?
You’ve heard it again and again: “Everyone makes mistakes,” “Nobody’s perfect,” “Errors are inevitable.” We know this.
Mar 25
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Kari
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