Author Archives: alexcase

What’s the definition of a dodgy TEFL course?

Posted on 27/06/2012 by alexcase

The new owner of a TEFL course that’s been mentioned here before has contacted me to object to things in the post as inaccurate or out of date. As the conversation has developed, a regular talking point has been around … Continue reading →

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Exercise routines for TEFLers

Posted on 26/06/2012 by alexcase

I don’t know about anyone else, but after 16 years in TEFL I still find it difficult to fit teaching, lesson planning, CPD, family life and a decent amount of exercise into my week. I’ve therefore come up with some … Continue reading →

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Teaching one to one tips

Posted on 24/06/2012 by alexcase

My latest article for EnglishClub is on this, so also put together a links page on the topic (including reviews of books on teaching one to one too): New article Dealing with difficult questions from one to one students – LINK FIXED … Continue reading →

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Food for young learners page much much much expanded

Posted on 23/06/2012 by alexcase

It had three rather boring links. Now it has about thirty, with stories, songs, worksheets, flashcards and all kinds of other fun and games: Food worksheets, games, songs and stories for young learners Article on the topic also coming up soon.

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English booths

Posted on 20/06/2012 by alexcase

Sitting in a photo booth the other day, two things struck me: 1. It’s so nice not to have to kick stray dogs out before I can have my photo taken like I had to when I lived in Athens … Continue reading →

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British Council to fund 50% of 100 TEFL course places

Posted on 19/06/2012 by alexcase

Restricted to unemployed people (in the last three years, whatever that means) and UK-based CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL courses: English teaching graduate scheme My first reactions are: – Why? – If you are so skint you can’t afford a TEFL … Continue reading →

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Top Trumps for TEFLers

Posted on 19/06/2012 by alexcase

A bit early I know, but here is the perfect Xmas present for all your TEFLer friends, inspired by Onestopenglish.com’s official Top Trumps card game for learning English. The cards in this version represent famous TEFLers like Mario Rinvolucri, Scott … Continue reading →

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Minimal pairs for Spanish speaking learners of English

Posted on 17/06/2012 by alexcase

Ones in blue linked to graded lists of minimal pairs. Will add more as more lists go up. Article on pronunciation for Spanish speakers also now available here. Updated 19 July 2020. If you like this and want more, please … Continue reading →

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My articles on teaching functions

Posted on 13/06/2012 by alexcase

Well, slap my wrist! Was surprised to find when making the list that after all that nagging people to do more functional language, I’ve only written nine articles on the topic! Here they all are anyway: Functional language articles

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Peep Show on disastrous lesson planning

Posted on 11/06/2012 by alexcase

It’s actually a business presentation he spends all night trying to prepare, but it perfectly and hilariously sums up the feeling when lesson planning goes on forever and still goes horribly wrong: Peep Show Series 4 Episode 2 Part 3 Highlights: … Continue reading →

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