Author Archives: Richard Graham

Easter Egg Challenge Powerpoint Game + Pinterest

Hello, Amye has sent in this really great Powerpoint with several games to go with the Easter Egg Hunt lesson. You know, I never knew you could do so much with Powerpoint, especially the very cool animations! The first game is pretty self explanatory using Rock, Paper, Scissors and the 2nd one is like the…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/easter-egg-challenge-powerpoint-game-pinterest/

Baby Monkey – Snow Ninja Flashcards!

You might have noticed a few “Ninja Baby Monkeys” around the site the last few weeks. So today I’m very happy to bring you a brand new set of picture cards “Baby Monkey – Snow Ninja!” It’s basically some very funky Genki English verbs some from Superhero & Eat Drink Danceย but with Baby Monkey ย –…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/baby-monkey-snow-ninja-flashcards/

Start your own school tip: Where to get funds & initial investment?

Joseph wrote in to ask: My major problem in starting my own school is FUNDS – INVESTMENT. HOW CAN YOU HELP ? What an excellent question! If you were starting a business even 20 years ago this would be a huge hurdle to climb. Luckily things have changed. A lot. So my simple answer is…

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A couple more origamis….

Jaynie asked for origami games ( what’s that?) for What are you doing? & Pronounsย so Hugo made them up for you! Enjoy! ย ย   

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/a-couple-more-origamis/

Why it’s better to learn languages with songs

Coming from a hard science background I’m always a littleย suspiciousย of social science research (too small sample sizes and too many variables!) But if you’re looking for some research on how songs help with teachingย languages, this little research paper might be useful. Songs as an aid for language acquisition byย Daniele Schรถna I know that school directors…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/why-its-better-to-learn-languages-with-songs/

Quick, Crazy End of Term Game: What did you say?

If you’re looking for a quick, slightly crazy, but lots of fun end of year review game, then check out one of my favourites: The what did you say? Game! Ninja Tip: ย This one is great for high school or adult classes too!  

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/quick-crazy-end-of-term-game-what-did-you-say/