Author Archives: Richard Graham

What did you do in the summer? & The easiest way to teach the past tense!

Kids think in terms of now. Β  For them the past or the future isn’t something they usually talk about. Just have a think about the language kids use with each other, Β what tense is it in? Hence most of the lessons in the Genki English curriculum are all conversation questions in the present tense…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/what-did-you-do-in-the-summer-other-past-tense-upgrades/

Want to try the student version of Genki English for free this month?

Hello, Lots of teachers (and students on Tik Tok!) have been asking about the kids version of Genki English. Having all the songs, games, pronunciation guides etc. etc. available at home on every device (ipads, phones etc. included) makes a HUGE difference for the kids, the parents and the teachers. Along with all the benefits,…

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Are A.I. Lesson Plans Any Good?

First off I LOVE A.I.! Β  Β I’ve used A.I. to help write four books this year ( πŸ„β€β™‚οΈGrammar Tenses, California Style, Β πŸ”₯Genki Idioms on Fire, 100 Conversation Starters for all levels, plus a new Genki pronunciation book) as well as lots of graphics Β & kids stories. Β  Β These are projects I’ve wanted to do for…

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How do I upgrade my Genki English software?

Bryan started something on the Genki VIP Facebook group, asking how to update his Teacher’s Set software to have all the latest lessons and updates. Don’t worry,Β  you don’t need to rebuy all the Teacher’s Set again (although you can if you like, some teachers do!)Β  we’ve actually got VIP upgrade deals for you πŸ™‚…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/how-do-i-upgrade-my-genki-english-software/

Best review games & ideas for beginning of term

Hello, If you’re back teaching this week then a fun, genki review can be a great way to get the year off to a great start. Β  Here are my top ideas for you … 1. The Secret Warm Ups If you are doing a super efficient “get the best results in the best possible…

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Are all your September classes full yet?

UPDATE: Β  The course enrollment has now closed (congrats to everyone who got in!) but you can still find out more tips & tricks to get more students on the free pages hereΒ or with the “Get more students” bonus course in the Teachers set!   Hello, It’s nearly the end of the holidays! I hope…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/are-all-your-september-classes-full-yet/