You’ll have to forgive me – it’s been a minute since I’ve put out a review. I’ve been rather busy with the MAPDLE, the academy and some other things, and so the blog has been largely put on hold. BUT, I have found time to get this review out to you all (and I haveContinue reading “Review: Language Teacher Supervision – Kathleen M. Bailey”
Sponge Chats – Perspectives on Teacher Training with Peter Lucantoni
This blog post is part of the Sponge Chats video series. The latest Sponge Chat featured ELT teacher training expert and author, Peter Lucantoni. His name might be familiar for two reasons – one, he’s been involved in the ELT for about 40 years, and two, I interviewed Matthew Ellman some time ago and we spoke aboutContinue reading “Sponge Chats – Perspectives on Teacher Training with Peter Lucantoni”
Conference notes – IATEFL 2023 Harrogate
A few weeks ago, I attended the IATEFL 2023 Harrogate conference as a winner of the Gillian Porter Ladousse Scholarship. It was my first time attending this monumental conference, and throughout the week I attended a ridiculous amount of sessions, networked and caught up with old friends. This conference was unlike any that I hadContinue reading “Conference notes – IATEFL 2023 Harrogate”
Sponge Chats – Perspectives on Educational Technology in ELT with Joe Dale
This blog post is part of the Sponge Chats video series. Recently, I had the pleasure to speak with edtech specialist, Joe Dale. Joe has been involved in language teaching for a VERY long time, and has focused on edtech for a large portion of that time, so I was really excited to sit down with himContinue reading “Sponge Chats – Perspectives on Educational Technology in ELT with Joe Dale”
The Three Series: Three books for the conference presenter
This is part of The Three Series. Conference presenting is something many of us take on at some stage within our career. Those of us that have a desire to move into academic management, teacher education, or simply raise our profile often start by presenting at conferences. And, of course, there are many teachers andContinue reading “The Three Series: Three books for the conference presenter”
Sponge Chats – Perspectives on TBLT with Daniel O. Jackson
This blog post is part of the Sponge Chats video series. For those avid Sponge ELT fans, you will all know that some time ago I reviewed Daniel O. Jackson’s brilliant Cambridge Element – Task Based Language Teaching. After this, I was lucky enough to get in touch with Daniel, and he agreed to come on forContinue reading “Sponge Chats – Perspectives on TBLT with Daniel O. Jackson”
Conference notes: TESOL Spain Madrid 2023
Last weekend, I had the pleasure to not only attend but also present at the TESOL Spain Madrid conference. It was a massive conference, with over 140 sessions spread out over three days, and by the end of it was physically and mentally drained – but it was entirely worth it. What follows here areContinue reading “Conference notes: TESOL Spain Madrid 2023”
Article notes – Exploring Emotions in Language Teaching – Jack C. Richards
‘Article Notes’ is a set of blog posts in which I write down my notes about articles that I read. These notes are not meant to be ‘academic’ or ‘formal’; rather, they are my ramblings and immediate thoughts in reaction to the content I read. I’ve written them up to help me remember the article,Continue reading “Article notes – Exploring Emotions in Language Teaching – Jack C. Richards”
The Three Series: Three evidence-based ways to start your class
This is part of The Three Series. Every teacher has their way of opening a class. I can remember all the way back to my CertTESOL (initial teaching qualification) when the trainers gave us a list of openers and closers. I’ve found myself going back to this list again and again, but as I’ve becomeContinue reading “The Three Series: Three evidence-based ways to start your class”
The Teacher Trainer Diaries: Workshop planning
I used to find workshop planning a little daunting – now I love the process. I am lucky enough to be in a position in which I work with teachers who want to run their first workshop, and I get to mentor them through the whole process (through which I learn so much as well!).Continue reading “The Teacher Trainer Diaries: Workshop planning”
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