Author Archives: Richard Graham

How important is it to have perfect pronunciation?

Chiara wrote in to ask: How important is it for a teacher who is not a native speaker to have a perfect pronunciation? I think I am a very ‘passionate’ teacher, but I feel insecure because my accent is not exactly like a mother tongue teacher’s accent… Thank you soo much Chiara Thank you Chiara….

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How do I use worksheets in English class?

Yuliana wrote in ask: Hello Richard, Thank you soooooo much for all the advices and tips for the class. Do you use the worksheets in your classes or is it just the songs and games? Good question! Β Even though I must have spent 100s of hours making worksheets for the site (and we’re just making…

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What worksheets should I include?

It’s time to update the printed Genki English worksheet books. Β  I’d love to hear your thoughts, so my question is … Which worksheet types would you most like to see included? Answers in the blog comments and you never know I might have some free copies for those who make the most helpful suggestions!…

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New Game: Candy Rain!

Barbara just sent in a fantastic suggestion for using the How are you? Monster or Nemo Game but for weather…. 1. Β Before the class starts hang a large colourful umbrella (or several large umbrellas) from the ceiling around the room. 2. Β The kids Β start walking around in a large circle and ask you “What’s the…

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Mr Monkey’s Cooking Corner

I hope you were as impressed as I was with Kamila & Margits amazing cooking lessons the other day. They were amazing weren’t they! And if you’re looking for something even simpler to get started with, Β why not try out Mr Monkey’s Cooking Corner for Cheese on Toast or Choco Bananas! These were two of…

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When (and how) to introduce writing in English class?

  Melanie wrote in to ask: Thanks again.I’m thoroughly enjoying this! My question, at this moment, is: when and how to begin introducing the written English, while keeping up with the Genki enthusiasm? – Melanie Good question, Melanie! As you know we do things a little differently at Genki English. Β Getting the kids really good,…

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