With Apple launching the iWatch Apple Watch this week they did a crafty piece of PR saying Switzerland (the traditional home of fine watches) is in trouble! The response from the Swiss manufacturers? We’re not in the watch business.  We’re in the “making people feel special” business. With just one change of focus they removed the need…

One to file away in the “Why didn’t I think of that!” genius ideas, here’s Margit’s kids doing the North & South song. Blindfolded.  With a map.   Check out all the laughter.  And Margit has even included a very cool game for you to try too. What do you think?  Do let us know in…

If you have any friends who are new to teaching and want a nice helping hand in a simple, easy to follow way, I’ve put together all my best ideas in a Free  “Ninja Teaching Tips” set of emails. Starting from the beginning it goes through basically everything a new (or even veteran!) teacher needs, with lots…

Barbara sent in this great game for colours,  and is perfect with the new Ninja Turtles movie coming out soon! 1.  The kids all put on different coloured “ninja” headbands. 2.  Everyone also gets a bean bag. 3.  The kids ask you a question that can be answered with a colour e.g. What’s your favourite…

Besides being super fun, the reason the Superhero lesson is so near the beginning of the Genki English curriculum is because it teaches a key skill in that your body language controls you mind. Kids who are slouching around?  There’s no chance to get them Genki! But make them into Superheroes?  You have instant attention! Now…

For the fans out there this brand new vol. 13  just has to be lesson of the week doesn’t it! The the best thing is you have two ways to teach it. The Super Easy Way – it just uses “I like …” plus the sports names. e.g. I like swimming.  I like sailing.  etc….