Class Management Tips

Class Management 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...
Active Games to spice up your class

Active Games to spice up your class

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...
Team Games with picture cards

Team Games with picture cards

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...
7 ways to use Flashcards with Children

7 ways to use Flashcards with Children

Fostering speaking interactions is paramount in the language learning process. As a means to achieve this, I find using flashcards especially at elementary level a great learning tool.  It is the upside of this level as intermediate students deal with words that are...