Singing with young language learners
A question I often ask teachers is “do you sing in class?" Answers vary... 🗣 “Perhaps, if there’s time at the...
Why do English lessons flop?
Have you ever prepared an activity for your children based on what you’ve read somewhere or seen someone do? But...
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear… English Drama Game
This afternoon I’m teaching a new (mixed level) group of 7-8 year- olds.🇬🇧🇬🇧 Some have already participated in my Mummy &...
English drama game of the week
Theatre warm-up games are perfect in helping to break-the-ice with a new langauge class🇬🇧 and set a playful tone to sessions....
Teaching children English is tough!
Contrary to what most people believe – teaching children a foreign language is 1000 times more complicated than teaching adults....
How to teach children English through role-play
One of the most challenging aspects of teaching children English is getting them to speak spontaneously and without embarrassment. But...
Can a ball help teach children English?
Looking for fresh ideas to teach young language learners? Try a big soft squidgy ball to: - Surprise - Motivate...
The difficulties of teaching children English (ESL)
I was teaching my first-year adult drama students last night and in one exercise they were given 3-minutes to make...
ESL Drama Games and Stories
Are you looking for new activity ideas and storybooks to introduce to your children? One of my children’s favourite storybooks...
Performing with young language learners
Just before Christmas my 5-6 year old language learners presented their own “mini Christmas show” to families and friends. 10-minutes of...
Do you ever feel you’re teaching on autopilot?
Do you ever feel you’re teaching on autopilot? Do you find yourself repeating the same old activities over and over?...
ENGLISH DRAMA GAME OF THE WEEK – Rooms of the House
ENGLISH DRAMA GAME OF THE WEEK Introducing young learners to the Rooms of the House can be a tricky topic....