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Life is busy and demands on our schedules are pretty heavy. I have to be intentional about taking care of myself, which has been an ongoing learning process. Join me today as I discuss some of the methods I've used to help in this journey
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This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/05/06/find-the-right-fit/
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/05/13/the-road-ahead/
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/05/04/when-they-cheat/
Perhaps my favorite example of cheating is when a student wrote all the notes on her arm when she was allowed to bring the paper to class. To this day, I still don't understand her reasons, but her actions did speak of her desperation to do well in class. And how I handled this moment, would either improve of destroy the classroom environment.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/04/29/are-you-listening/
Have you ever considered that the words you hear aren't actually what the person is saying? I have. I've been in those situations where I know we're both speaking English but we don't seem to be communicating. Join me today as I look at how to listen better.
Have you ever considered tutoring? It seems like a good idea but getting started or establishing it as a business is something else entirely. Today's blog has some tips to help us and our entrepreneurial endeavors.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/mastering-tutoring-the-one-on-one-teacher/
Are you a language teacher or student who's looking for a proven method for improving your vocabulary? Check out today's blog for more information about this process.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/04/22/building-vocabulary/
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/04/19/where-have-you-been/
We all seem to be fighting the clock, passage of time and responsibilities. Work demands pull on us adding to our stress, but it needs to get down. Have you ever considered using hidden pockets of time to increase your creativity and productivity? If you haven't take a moment to learn more.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/04/08/time-pockets-where-creativity-and-productivity-thrive/
Do you remember a favorite teacher? One who made you and the classroom feel safe, secure and fun? Those teachers seem few and far between. Take a moment today and find out how to become a teacher who leaves a positive legacy.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/04/05/words-we-dont-speak-and-should/
About fifteen years ago, I found myself struggling physically, emotionally and mentally. I was too young and thankfully started taking steps to resolve the problem. I was running on empty. Join me in today's blog as I talk about this problem and the devastating effects it has on us.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/04/01/feeling-empty/
Have you ever thought about the effect words have? I have both as a receiver and a producer of those words. This reflection has made me think carefully about the way I speak. I'm far from perfect, but I invite you to join me on my journey to lift others up.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/29/the-words-and-speak-and-dont/
Have you ever considered how important it is to create a healthy classroom environment? We all sign-up to a class to learn or as a teacher, share knowledge. But we also want it to be an enjoyable experience. Let's discover how in today's blog.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/25/its-all-about-the-atmosphere/
Teaching writing or learning how to write can be a challenge. Writing is technical and demands time and attention. However, after learning a few basics with a good foundation in English, most writing begins to soar!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/22/teaching-writing-learning-to-write-well/
Fluency in a language goes beyond grammar and vocabulary. To truly understand a language, one needs to understand the culture. Today's blog gives a few suggestions for building this kind of fluency.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/18/cultivate-fluency-beyond-words-and-grammar-part-3/
Have you ever tried to communicate in another language only to find that the listener has no idea what your saying? Too often we add our culture into spoken language and much is lost in translation.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/15/lost-in-translation-beyond-words-and-grammar-part-2/
I'm doing right but it's wrong. I remember feeling like this when I lived and worked overseas. Because I was acting like a Canadian in a culture that wasn't and this led to trouble. Today's blog shares some strategies used to help navigate stormy waters.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/05/teaching-cross-culturally-conflict-resolution/
Differences. They're bound to smack us in the face when we live and work cross-culturally. I find them exciting but equally confusing and sometimes terrifying because 'I don't know what to do'. Thankfully there is a method of categorizing that helps.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/03/teaching-cross-culturally-celebrate-otherness/
I've lived and worked cross-culturally for over 20 years and there are many times I find myself confused. What do we do in these situations? How do we communicate effectively that creates resolution and peaceful understanding? Let's find out!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/03/01/teaching-cross-culturally-creating-understanding/
Reviewing notes is perhaps a challenges. Do we listen to the lecture again? Or do we just tell the students the answer? Today I'll talk about a method that has yet to fail!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/02/26/teaching-lectures-part-3-after-the-lecture/
Listening can be a fun class to teach! And find the right approach might take a few tries to get there. Today I'll share some methods I used that make a Listening class engaging.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://theenglishteachersdiaries.wordpress.com/2021/02/24/teaching-lectures-part-2-the-lecture/
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