Traditional language teaching tells us that lessons can be divided into three parts: Present, Practice, Produce. Some people might call that “Engage, Study, Activate,” and still others might call it “I do, We do, You do.” Whatever works for you. Personally, I like the brevity of “PPP.” Come on, I’ve got this. Most teachers do…

In a world that is increasingly connected, the art of conversation is a treasured skill. One integral aspect of this art is the ‘conversational flow,’ which refers to the natural progression and fluidity in dialogue between individuals. Conversational flow is a harmony, where each participant is tuned into the rhythm…

In the world of sustainable development, one phrase you’re likely to come across often is “needs-based assessment.” But what exactly does this term mean, and why is it so crucial in the context of development projects? Let’s dive in. Simply put, a needs-based assessment is a systematic process of identifying…

Nice job finding that! I've never liked morals at the end of stories. I'd rather trust in the reader's intelligence to draw out the lesson for themselves.

Covering the bases Traditional language teaching tells us that lessons can be divided into three parts: Present, Practice, Produce. Some people might call that “Engage, Study, Activate,” and still others might call it “I do, We do, You do.” Whatever works for you. Personally, I like the brevity of “PPP.” Phase 1: Present There are numerous…

One of the basic skills holding you back from really learning your target language is simply accepting the language on its own terms. In a word, stop asking “why?” Why is “hand” in Spanish feminine? Who knows. Who cares. …

Here we are now. Entertain us. A recent Lichess blog on “How Long Does It Take to Get Good?” finished with the lines So what does make you a better chess player? ...Perhaps by practicing tactics, studying chess strategy, or studying your games. I’ve spent the last eight years of dedicated chess study trying to answer…

The Gathering: How to Run It, How to Play It The Gathering is an improv session created and led by @ImprovLiz of The Maydays. In essence, it is a mystery dinner without a set mystery and without set characters. This is, after all, improv! For an online session of The Gathering, participants have a series of five rooms in a…

I did my CELTA at 2016 at ITI Istanbul. At some point during our training, I gave feedback to the group at large that “being on the cutting edge of teaching on paper doesn’t matter much if you can’t get your TTT down.” …