Hello! This is a very strange time of year. Some teachers in Europe are getting ready for a 3½ (!) month vacation. Whilst some teachers in Asia can barely take a few days off in August. And in the Southern hemisphere, it’s the beginning of winter! For me the nicer weather in the UK (not…

Idioms are those crazy phrases which just don’t make any sense.  To make them easier to learn I’ve been adding a “Genki English Idiom of the Day” cartoon over on Instagram & Facebook for a while now. And …. I’ve also made some crazy “ear worms” to get them firmly stuck in your head all day…

This is just crazy!  The new ChatGPT-4O Voice Mode doing revision for the English GCSE exam! Hopefully when you see this you’ll go “Wow – that is going to help soooo many students!” But if you find yourself feeling “Well, there goes my job!” …. Remember most English teachers don’t speak English & most English…

How did I get my first big classes? Some magical powers or famous parents?  No.   I did it with my press portfolio.  And I’m not Prince Harry, so it didn’t start with big national papers. I’d pop into schools saying “Can I do this cool Genki English thing?” and they’d say “Errr, who are…

Over in the VIP Facebook group we are testing some new Genki Relax “Mindful Morning” cards. The idea is to reduce stress, enhance focus, promote well-being, and improve sleep for students.  Or maybe even their teacher. 🙂 As with everything Genki English the motto is “Not tested on Animals.  Tested on Humans.” So pick up your…

My wife just came downstairs and said “I really want these new flat paint brushes.” 🎨 🖌 So what did I say to her?  “No, they’re far too expensive!”  (I’m from Yorkshire after all) ? Nope, I said “Fantastic, you know what to do!”  Now she really doesn’t like it when I say this.  …