Monthly Archives: June 2015

Writing your Conference Proposal

Posted on 30/06/2015 by fabenglishteacher

A lot has been said about this before, here for example, and elsewhere on this blog, for example here, however here are some more personal thoughts on the subject. Think about what you want to do Go for a walk somewhere nice and have … Continue reading →

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To run far, run together

Posted on 13/06/2015 by fabenglishteacher

Today has been a wonderful day, the biggest news is OUR BABY HAS ARRIVED!! I’m soooo proud of this journal, especially the special supplement “Teaching English to Teens” that I helped to put together. Not only did I get to … Continue reading →

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A letter to my #youngerteacherself

Posted on 12/06/2015 by fabenglishteacher

A while ago I read Joanna Malefaki’s letter to my younger teacher self and she’s just asked me to write mine (thanks Jo, great idea!) so here goes: Dear Rachael, Congratulations! You’ve just got yourself the best career in the world, maybe … Continue reading →

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An ode to apps

Posted on 10/06/2015 by fabenglishteacher

I have this fantastic class on a Monday and Tuesday afternoon; the AEP (Advanced English Programme), or the “anglophones” are they are known to the rest of the school. This is when all the native English speakers, the kids whose … Continue reading →

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Activating Language

Posted on 08/06/2015 by fabenglishteacher

Another quick idea on how to literally warm up students’ language, simply give them a pen each and create a wordmap:   

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