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Teacher Training for a Global Classroom.
Recent posts
- To Standard” is fine. But is it enough?
- TBL vs Dogme: Which lesson would your students enjoy more?
- Why your (CELTA) Lesson Plan should start with the end in mind
- Teaching is like walking Vida
- Start With Why: The Quiet Power of Purpose on Teacher Training courses
- Why “What next?” Might Not Be the Best First Question
- Be grateful for the growl
- Using AI without turning our brains lazy
- Why a network matters more than you think (IMHO)
- A Catch-22: Academic Integrity and the Use of AI
- Motivating learners through Disney magic: A reflective take on a CELTA session
- Learning about change as teachers: A CELTA session inspired by Rachel Tsateri
- 🚦 The risk of running before you can walk in teacher training
- The stew and the cake: Two ways to cook up a lesson
- From lesson shapes to lesson flow: Helping trainees plan with purpose
- Teaching, training, and saying goodbye: Reflections on loss and learning
- Why 100% Isn’t always best: Blending methods in ELT
- More than just English: How we talk matters
- Slowing down to be a better teacher – Why mental health matters
- 🤖 When AI looks at your lesson plan: A reflection on co-planning with GenAI
- ICQs: When and how to use them effectively in the ELT Classroom
- 💻 Laptops in class: tool or distraction?
- The hidden impact of language teachers
- 🧠 Let’s talk about … ego.
- Lesson Planning: More than just a checklist
- Encouraging autonomy on the CELTA Course
- Identity in the ELT Classroom
Connect English
Welcome!
This space was created for teachers – whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience in the classroom. I’m passionate about English Language Teaching (ELT) and have spent over two decades working with learners and teachers around the world.
Here, you’ll find practical lesson ideas, reflections from my own teaching journey, resources for professional development, and information about the courses and training I offer. My goal is to share what’s worked, open up conversations, and support you in your own teaching journey.
Thanks for being here – let’s grow together.
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