EVERYTHING EFL

Every wonder why your students forget everything the day after your amazing, impactful lesson?  As a teacher, I’m constantly trying new things and changing things up. This idea of doing more bite-sized learning is still in its trial phase but I think it suits the way that information is communicated and received. What do you think?

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If you’ve never used Jamboard with your online learners, fear not! This episode is just a snapshot of what I’ve been doing with it. If you’re a seasoned veteran of Jamboard, let me know what I’ve missed. I know you have hundreds of great ideas. Comment on the following posts:

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I love this episode! I chatted with the wonderful Melinda Thomas from newteachersconnect in a long-form version of last week’s quickie about advice for new teachers.

She approaches this from a more global, state school perspective and I say a lot of stuff from last week as well as also chiming in on Melinda’s ideas. We don’t know what each other is going to say – how far do we meet in the middle simply, as teachers?

It’s a long one but worth it. I got all the feels chatting to Melinda. She’s a gem.

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Shownotes:

Episode 19 & 20: Teacher Types

Episode 23: Owner and Manager Types

700 activities – Maria Popova, David Seymour, Macmillan

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Need a few tips? These are my top tips on being a new teacher. If you’re not new to teaching, what did I miss?

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Need some inspo this week? Are you teaching or really TEACHING? Do you see students in your class or do you see people? Do you tick off the contents of your syllabus or allow your students to learn?

This my philosophical look at how teaching should be rather than what our schools expect us to do in terms of a syllabus and structure. Damn rules and regulations. Always cramping our style....

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It’s hard enough in a physical classroom to get shy students to talk, but when you’re online and there are outgoing students in the class, it’s even harder. As I continue my journey teaching online and learning as I go, here’s what I’ve been doing to overcome this problem: not just to make my life easier, but to build different communication skills for my lovely B2 students.

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Not too sure if you’re doing enough critical thinking in class? Even if you teach in a non-EFL environment, there are plenty ideas to steal in this week’s episode. I’m excited about this one!

In January 2021,  I was joined once again by the fabulous Radhika Iyer (see episode 34).

We start by having a good natter about the concept of critical thinking in the classroom and then Radhika gives you loads of fab activities to try out with your students, mainly B1 and up. I throw in a few ideas of my own and then focus on the lower levels.

What ideas will you try?

Radhika Iyer has nearly 30 years' teaching experience in ESL, ESL, EAP, teacher training and in Malaysian secondary schools.  She has worked in Malaysia, Dubai and she is now living in Ireland and working with the local county education authority serving ESOL students.

Connect with Radhika on Twitter @radhikaiyer307

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References:

https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/lesson-planning-offering-critical-thinking-opportunities-to-low-level-language-learners-abfc22a220e6

https://infocus.eltngl.com/2018/03/07/integrate-critical-thinking-lower-levels/

What a rollercoaster it’s been. I asked for your advice and boy, did you give it! Did I follow it? You bet I did! I also had a bunch of unanticipated feelings and experiences. Join me as I talk about the journey of my first week teaching online after a year’s unemployment and how I tried to navigate this alongside a personal event that affected my mental health. Can you relate?

Language warning: I use a couple of naughty words.

Language references:

CCQs – Concept checking questions and ICQs = instruction checking questions. If you’re not sure what these are, there’s an episode in the pipeline!

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Have you ever felt like spicing things up a bit but not sure how?   I'm talking about drama - the good kind.  

The lovely Aoife Maguire gives you some simple, doable tips to try out in your class.  These activities can be adapted for online teaching too!  

Aoife Maguire has been an English language teacher, Drama facilitator and writer for more than two and a half decades.  She is also currently training to be a psychotherapist.  You can find her here on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-maguire-45943b1a/

Book: Playing the Game, Christine Poulter, Macmillan International

An Article on the Benefits of Using Drama in the ESL Classroom

http://iteslj.org/Articles/Boudreault-Drama.html#:~:text=Drama%20as%20a%20Powerful%20Teaching,of%20knowledge%20between%20the%20students.

Yoga:

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Still with me? Thirsty for more? Let's talk about the dreaded moment when you have to try and explain the real difference between present continuous and be going to. Also, a bonus idea for won’t or wouldn’t...

I’ve also added in a little bonus idea for using won’t or wouldn’t – not really connected to the future but I just like throwing stuff out there.

Again, a pen and paper may be handy..

Materials Referenced:

700 Activities, Seymour and Popova, MacMillan

Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate Teacher's Book, Activity 4B Helen Barker, Longman

https://www.teach-this.com/grammar-activities-worksheets/future-plans-arrangements

www.islcollective.com

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