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16 ways to improve your whiteboard work

By Pete on September 28, 2015 • ( 39 )

I had my first lesson observation at the British Council Bangkok the other day. I still have a job, woohoo! I got some very surprising feedback from my line manager: ‘your board work was a real strength’. Boardwork? Strength?! I… Read More ›

12 ideas for reviewing vocabulary

By Pete on July 26, 2015 • ( 14 )

I’ve kept a list of all the vocabulary that has come up in class during the last few weeks of summer school. It’s a fair bit – about 200 words. Here are some ideas for reviewing vocabulary in groups. For… Read More ›

Thoughts on teaching Vietnamese learners

By Pete on July 17, 2015 • ( 13 )

I’m currently working at the British Council summer school in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s been a fantastic experience so far, and it’s the first time I’ve ever taught English to Vietnamese learners. It’s also my first stint at the… Read More ›

35 ways to introduce your lesson topic

By Pete on June 22, 2015 • ( 43 )

Are you fed up with using the same old methods to introduce your lesson topic? Look no further! Here are 35 ways to kick off your lesson. How many have you tried?

What were the last 10 teaching books you used?

By Pete on May 18, 2015 • ( 2 )

Last week my boss Martin Sketchley (eltexperiences) was sitting next to me compiling his list of recommended reading for the CELTA. It made me think about resource and reference books in general, and how I use them. I thought it… Read More ›

CELTA tip: language analysis assignment

By Pete on May 12, 2015 • ( 23 )

The language analysis assignment is quite straightforward. It’s in two parts, grammar and vocabulary. You’re given a particular grammar structure or lexical items, and you have to analyse it and explain how you would go about teaching it. That’s about… Read More ›

DipTESOL Tip – Phonology based activities

By Pete on May 4, 2015 • ( 9 )

I found ‘Phonological Theory in Classroom Practice’ the most useful module on the DipTESOL. It really encourages you to try out new activities and integrate phonology into your lessons. During the final assessment for the module (which is a 30-minute… Read More ›

CELTA tip: the language skills assignment

By Pete on April 28, 2015 • ( 16 )

I think the language skills topic on the CELTA is incredibly useful. As someone who rarely uses textbooks, I’m always searching for authentic reading and listening materials to use in class. Topic 3 on the CELTA gave me a solid… Read More ›

Lesson idea: using sports commentaries in class

By Pete on April 24, 2015 • ( 11 )

Have you ever heard of the ‘instantaneous present simple’? I hadn’t until a recent diploma module. Apparently it’s used to describe events or occurrences with some level of immediacy. You find it in newspaper headlines (like ‘Brad marries Angelina’), verbs… Read More ›

CELTA tip: guided discovery

By Pete on April 16, 2015 • ( 15 )

I got an A in my CELTA, but I had some teaching experience before the course. I find one of the hardest things about teaching is actually standing up and doing it. I am a really nervous person, and this… Read More ›