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I knew I wanted to be a teacher when…

Posted on 26/05/2015 by fabenglishteacher

The other day I came across this image on the web, edutopia I think but don’t quote me on it.   It got me thinking about how I ended up here. I didn’t grow up planning on being a TEFL … Continue reading →

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Recycling vocabulary

Posted on 26/05/2015 by fabenglishteacher

Teaching young learners involves a constant search for new ideas on reusing vocabulary in class.  I try and start every lesson by asking students to recall words from last lesson, today I wrote up the words they called out and … Continue reading →

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All the non-teaching stuff

Posted on 09/05/2015 by fabenglishteacher

I am busy packing my bag for a four-day trip to Lisbon with 48 students and a handful of colleagues, I’m really looking forward to this trip, and no, not because it’s a holiday! It’s a great opportunity to get … Continue reading →

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I wish my students knew…

Posted on 26/04/2015 by fabenglishteacher

The other day I came across David Deubelbeiss’ post I wish my students knew… in which he flips Kyle Schwartz’ question to her students a while back that went viral; “what do you wish your teacher knew?” As so often, David got … Continue reading →

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How to give a successful presentation at a conference

Posted on 15/04/2015 by fabenglishteacher

This post is mainly based on Jeremy Day’s successful and entertaining presentation at IATEFL, with a few of my own thoughts and ideas tagged on. Submit a Proposal: If in doubt go for it! – This is exactly what I did … Continue reading →

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IATEFL 2015 – Saturday

Posted on 11/04/2015 by fabenglishteacher

What a fantastic day! Six presentations and a plenary, but probably the best part, as always has been meeting such wonderful people from all over the world, in all kinds of teaching contexts. A great bonus this year has been … Continue reading →

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IATEFL Pre-Conference Day

Posted on 10/04/2015 by fabenglishteacher

My first day at IATEFL 2015 was a YL & Teens bonanza, having never managed to get to pre-conference day before I didn’t know what to expect, although I thought it would be great and of course I wasn’t disappointed, … Continue reading →

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Essentials for Newbie #IATEFLers

Posted on 09/04/2015 by fabenglishteacher

The tension is mounting, I’ll be getting round to packing later today, and I’ll light another candle for those wonderful guys in French air traffic control who are bound to let my plane through later this evening! Although I only … Continue reading →

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Bored with your Board 2 – the babyboard

Posted on 07/04/2015 by fabenglishteacher

I’m actually lucky enough to have a set of mini-boards, a bit smaller than A4. Here in France kids need them for primary school and so I’ve a collection of various handmedowns from my children and their friends. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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Bored of your Board?

Posted on 05/04/2015 by fabenglishteacher

Here are some ideas & tips for making the most of your board, be it black, white, green or smart – although to be honest I’ve never used the whiteboard more than since we got smartboards in our classrooms. While … Continue reading →

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