Pushing Against

For so-called Rejection Types (i.e. #Enneagram Types 2, 5 and 8) it’s often easier to define themselves, their life choices, etc. in light of what they do NOT want.Deciding (=noticing) what they do NOT want to do, how they do NOT want to live, etc. often comes easier...
Greetings from Dubai

Greetings from Dubai

Greetings from the UAE! As you (might) know, I now live and work in Dubai, as of approx 2 weeks ago, which is why I’ve been less active on social media as well.  I’m still adjusting to my new life, but I DO plan to continue sharing useful...
How NOT to Teach IELTS

How NOT to Teach IELTS

I talk a lot about how to teach IELTS. Now here’s a chat about how NOT to do it as well, to avoid ‘demoralizing’ (our learners) and ‘fossilizing’ (their typical mistakes) … Check it out! What’s ONE of your current IELTS...
How I Teach Skills

How I Teach Skills

I’m looking for contributors to my blog! Are you an English teacher who’s also passionate about teaching SKILLs well? Do you feel you have ‘stuff to stay’ about how skills (/a particular skill or sub-skills) could be taught? Are you interested...
You’re a Star!

You’re a Star!

THANK YOU if you signed up to be a reviewer of one of my IELTS teacher training courses,  • How to Teach IELTS Listening • How to Teach IELTS Reading • How to Teach IELTS Writing • How to Teach IELTS Speaking  and sent me your reflections...