Author Archives: Richard Graham

Why teach kids?

When I get asked “Why do you focus so much on teaching kids?” apart from the fact I’m probably 9 years old in the head anyway I usually say …. In all my travels I’ve met lots of really stupid adults. Β But I’ve never met a stupid kid. And it’s true. Β Some kids come up…

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Now I’m so happy! I know how to discipline kids! I spend much less time on preparing for my lessons! I’m confident in results! Thank you!

Now I’m so happy!Β Β I know how to discipline kids! I spend much less time on preparing for my lessons! I’m confident in results! Thank you! – Alsu in Russia I always love hearing stories like this from all over the World – it certainly makes all the hard work (and it is lots of hard…

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New Game: What are you wearing?

Haneen has sent in this very nice game for practising colours and clothes. 1. Β Give each team dice, one with colours on, one with clothes. Ninja Tip: Β You can either make your own using the templateΒ here or if you’re a VIP member I’ve got ones done for you below:   Β    2. Everyone asks…

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Amazing New Animals Picture Book

Thanks to the geniusΒ inspiration of Nigel, here is the latest Genki English Picture Book. It is seriously like no other picture book you’ve ever tried before and your kids are going to love it! 1. Split up the kids into the animals as you read it out. 2. Watch them go crazy at the end!…

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Awesome Summer Camps: What’s your no.1 question?

Are you planning on doing a Summer Camp this year? If so you’re going to love today’s post! One of the amazing teachers in Italy last year was Mary. And she is seriously the queen of awesome Summer Camps. It’s amazing what she’s been doing. I’ve finally got her to agree to doing an FAQ…

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May the 4th be with you

It’s Star Wars Day today, and we’re only a few months away from the very awesome looking Episode 7! Here are just a few of the many, many ways Star Wars has influenced Genki English …. Star Wars Light Saber Battle Game – my best game for practising directions and left & right. Teaching Teenagers…

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