Let's talk about the UK (still with Scotland)

At the beginning of the new school year teachers usually explain to their students what they are going to study. Sometimes efl teachers not only teach grammar but also British culture, so one of the first cultural topics they discuss with their students are the geography of the UK and its form of government. Here you can find an interactive mindmap, a digital poster and a  collection of useful websites, just to simplify the work.Click...

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I introduce myself to my new students

A new school year is starting...I can't be with you for the first lessons but I want to introduce myself to all of you! Watch the video!If you move the cursor over the image below you will see some links. Click on them and watch what I ususally do in my classes.Another example of English activities in my previous school. Click on the image below.And now some rules you have to follow!I am looking forward to starting my lesso...

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Roald Dahl Day - September, 13

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."Roald Dahl Visit the fantastic Roald Dahl website! You can find an interesting Roald Dahl timeline biography, great quizzes and lesson plans, you can search for information by stories or by characters and a lot of other amazing things.In 2014 we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as well. It is maybe Roald Dahl’s best-known story....

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US Constitution Day - September, 17

ConstitutionDay commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787 Here you can find some resources to easily understand the American form of government and its Constitution.What is the Constitution of the USA?Click on the two images below to get informationThe PreambleNow let's try to understand the USA form of government. Move your cursor over the image by Kids.gov below. I have edited it with Thinglink so...

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For teachers - why should we use blogs in our classroom?

This month my blog is one year old! I started it last September after a training course in Cambridge. I've used it in my classrooms and it has been a great experience! I suggest every teacher to start blogging.An educational blog can change our students' way of expressing themselves. Learners are asked to leave their comments. In fact, being published is an incentive and motivation for many students. Even the most shy students might...

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