Author Archives: Richard Graham

OK, so this proved a little controversial….

Yesterday I posted a quote up on Facebook for International Women’s Day: I didn’t think it needed any explanation, Β but it looks like it did …. Β so here we go πŸ™‚ EDIT: One more piece of info, Β although many teachers often use Genki English in the the US or UK I don’t usually work on…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/ok-so-this-proved-a-little-controversial/

Other Teachers’ Tips on How they got their first students

Previously I’ve shared with you how I got my first students. And today on Facebook I put up a similar question There are some amazing answers in the comments! Thanks to everyone who wrote in with great comments, Β please do share your own answers and if you are struggling to find those elusive first few,…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/other-teachers-tips-on-how-they-got-their-first-students/

Try not to confuse age with experience or ….. “How to teach English to children of different ages”

One of the big requests I got last week on the “What would you like to see in a “How to teach children English” course?” Β was “How to teach English to children of different ages” I think this is the wrong question to ask πŸ™‚ The short answer is: You don’t teach them any differently….

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/try-not-to-confuse-age-with-experience-or-how-to-teach-english-to-children-of-different-ages/

eTwinning Post is up and very active!

Hello, I just put up this year’s “eTwinning” post on Facebook ( where you can find other genki teachers to do projects with) Hopefully you’ll find some great partner teachers to work with there! Ninja Tip: Β With school holidays, time differences etc. Β then I usually find you have to contact around 10 teachers to get…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/etwinning-post-is-up-and-very-active/

Video on how to get fluent in Spanish (or any language) in 30 Days

The people who make my Productivity Planner sent out this link yesterday where Connor Grooms documents his learning of Spanish in 30 days. Personally I found his results to be not that impressive, Β I’ve seen much better with the Michel Thomas method, Β what do you think? P.S. Β This types of learner based videos, especially the…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/video-on-how-to-get-fluent-in-spanish-or-any-language-in-30-days/