Author Archives: fabenglishteacher

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Post-confinement teaching

Posted on 30/05/2020 by fabenglishteacher

I don’t know about you but being plunged into the world of online teaching felt like learning a whole new job and set of skills overnight. I felt like a complete novice teacher again, and in fact I was. I … Continue reading →

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Working from home – like Mr D, quick lesson based on Roald Dahl’s writing shed

Posted on 03/05/2020 by fabenglishteacher

Look carefully, describe in detail, would you like to work here? What do you think could/might/should/must be on the desk? Who do you think would work in a place like this? (Your English teacher?!) Would you like to?

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Create a netflix series

Posted on 05/02/2020 by fabenglishteacher

What I love about this lesson is that students can really go to town on their strengths, music, designing posters, character study, etc. I often use it at the end of a chapter to bring in everything they’ve learnt, for … Continue reading →

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What is the difference between travel & tourism? – A TED talk comprehension activity

Posted on 01/12/2019 by fabenglishteacher

  I was looking through some TED talks today, which I often do when I want some inspiration (for life as well as class!) and came across this brilliant guy who travelled from Washington D.C. to Antarctica. I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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Paper Chains – an ELT activity

Posted on 24/11/2019 by fabenglishteacher

Not just for Christmas decorations – although why not, if you use festive colours! Cut up a pile of rectangular pieces of coloured paper – say 15cm x 5cm and write a word on each one, you can use them … Continue reading →

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How to sew a button and other useful lessons to teach in ELT class

Posted on 12/11/2019 by fabenglishteacher

The great thing about teaching English is that it’s just an excuse for learning lots of other stuff. This week I’m sure my students went away having actually learnt something useful, here’s what we did: Ask the students how to … Continue reading →

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Portmanteau words

Posted on 10/11/2019 by fabenglishteacher

I love these! You know words like brunch, smog, and our favourite at the moment – Brexit! Rather than teach a lesson on brexit I thought it would be more fun to do one on portmanteau words, there are loads, … Continue reading →

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Mood boosters for fast Finishers

Posted on 30/06/2019 by fabenglishteacher

It’s been a while since I posted so I thought I’d offer you a little gift for being so patient with me. I love using Fast Finishers activities (the book is a bit of a giveaway!!) and here are some … Continue reading →

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CPD for busy teachers

Posted on 31/03/2019 by fabenglishteacher

With conference season in full swing, I just know I’m going to walk out of the next talk thinking about how I really must make more time to keep up to date on my professional, and therefore personal development. Often … Continue reading →

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Exit Cards

Posted on 30/03/2019 by fabenglishteacher

The end of the lesson is as important as the start, although you wouldn’t think that from my planning – or execution! While I plan great starts, warm ups, lead-ins etc the end of the lesson is usually accompanied by … Continue reading →

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