Author Archives: Richard Graham

Genki English from International Space Station

UPDATE: Β You might want to check the date of this article! πŸ˜‰ Β  Or check out theΒ Β β€œScratch N Sniff” Flashcards! πŸ™‚ ====================================================   If you’ve had a look at my workshop schedule you might have noticed that I’m going to be in Russia in September. This means I’ve pretty much given workshops all over the…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/genki-english-from-international-space-station/

A springboard that launches you into lively engagement + Easter Present

Just read a fantastic quote from Carol Gaab about curricula: Finally, remember that a curriculum should be a springboard that launches you into lively engagement, not an anchor which stifles your instruction. Wise words indeed! πŸ™‚ Be genki, Richard P.S. Β If there are any games or songs that you’d like seeΒ videoedΒ this weekend, do let me…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/a-springboard-that-launches-you-into-lively-engagement/

How Cherry Blossoms can get you more students

As you may have heard I’m back in Japan for a couple of weeks (awesome workshop coming up in Nagoya on Sunday!) And it also happens to be Cherry Blossom season – which as you can see in the video is very nice! Apart from the fact that Cherry Blossoms mark the end of a…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/how-cherry-blossoms-can-get-you-more-students/

A few bonus sports for you!

Just a few extra sports as a little bonus for you … As they have been so popular, I’m thinking ofΒ splittingΒ these into two, one for Summer and one for Winter sports. But what word do you use for “bob sleighing”, “tobogganing”, “sledding”, “sledging?” Β  Or is this going to turn into another US/UK fight! πŸ™‚…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/a-few-bonus-sports-for-you/

When to teach grammar rules? FAQ

Carlos wrote in to ask: When is the moment to start teaching grammar rules? I think that my senior class (5 years old) is not ready yet to learn grammar rules, but I also think that I should do it if I want to keep progressing. We always teach grammar right from the very first…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/when-to-teach-grammar-rules/

Are your 6th graders this Genki?

Jaynie has just sent in this fabulous video of her 6th grade class doing the Dance Remix of the Genki English “Days of the Week” song. Not ice how they even keep up when the order of the days changes! Do send the kids a nice message in the comments if you think they did…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/are-your-6th-graders-this-genki/