by pascale | May 1, 2021 | My journey
After having worked in the field of industrial gases for more than 20 years, I decided to become a teacher. Here is how I set out to get a Celta certificate, to teach English as a second language. The school I chose at that time offered both English classes to brush...
by pascale | May 1, 2021 | Tips
‘my first experience as a teacher was not something to boast about’ Teaching young lao kids was a dream come true! Those little lao faces staring at you were so irresistibly adorable and cute… for a couple of weeks. Then things became more complicated, keeping them...
by pascale | Dec 12, 2020 | My journey
September 2020. Teacher’s Day! If you are a Western teacher, I bet you have never heard of Teacher’s Day. It is a special day where teachers are praised by their administration as well as their students. You don’t believe this can even be possible? So...
by pascale | Dec 12, 2020 | Tips
Why is it important to teach with active games? It is a way to keep the students engaged and avoid boredom by changing the pace of the lesson. As the students are physically active, it can also help them reduce anxiety or shyness and help build their fluency. Here...
by pascale | Nov 17, 2020 | Tips
1-Flashcard Chain To practice simple interaction patterns: IN A CIRCLE: ask the students to stand in a circle with you. Have the flashcards ready for the activity. Pass the first one to the student on your left ans ask the question you want using the target...
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