Routine can kill your effectiveness as a teacher. “If you don’t do the work, you can’t be surprised that you’re not getting the results. This is the basic law of nature experience.” (Take Pride in your Craft - Chris Brogan ) I read the ‘Take Pride in your Craft’ post today. It’s stuck with me, and [...]
Does your ESL class “Upgrade” your Students?
15 December, 2009 by Leave a Comment
English class, from a teaching perspective, usually flows around grammar rules, vocabulary words, listening exercises and course book readings. It’s a product focused environment. The other day on my way to a class, I heard an amusing announcement for a local English school. Their catch line: Come in for your free English lesson. 9/10 people [...]
Does your ESL class "Upgrade" your Students?
15 December, 2009 by Leave a Comment
English class, from a teaching perspective, usually flows around grammar rules, vocabulary words, listening exercises and course book readings. It’s a product focused environment. The other day on my way to a class, I heard an amusing announcement for a local English school. Their catch line: Come in for your free English lesson. 9/10 people [...]