Author Archives: Richard Graham

New Software Update: Sports!

Just in time for your Olympics Lessons, here’s the latest Genki English update for the “What sports do you play?” lesson! If you’ve taught this song before I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments. And/or of course finding mistakes or positive comments about the updates are always appreciated! Here’s what’s new: – super…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/new-software-update-sports/

Report on how other countries do Primary Languages

The UK’s CfBT Education Trust has just published a great (if a little academic) look at how primary school languages are taught in different countries around the world. A few of the things they look at are: What age/school year to introduce languages Age applicable materials Role of teachers and training Effects on children’s native…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/report-on-how-other-countries-do-primary-languages/

“Irregular past” and “Don’t forget…!”

Wow, not just one but two brand new printable pdf picture books for you today. I’ve literally just finished them (after my niece requested extra pages!), Β so any comments/feedback is much appreciated. As usual these are part of the VIP members area. If you’re not a VIP Member yet, to join grab your Download Pack…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/2-brand-new-picture-books-irregular-past-and-dont-forget-prices-go-up-today/

Start your own school tip 10: Block out your holidays first

When you start out, deciding your holidays is probably the furthest thing from your mind. And if you live in certain countries you might be fooled into thinking that working “hard” all day every day is the only way to succeed. Believe me, it’s not. That’s the fastest way to uber stress, frazzled family life…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/start-your-own-school-tip-10-block-our-your-holidays-first/

Picture Books & Vol. 7 Download

It’s been a while since I launched one of these, but Β … dah, dah, daaaah…. I’ve finally got the latest Genki English Vol. 7 as a Download Pack ready for you! You don’t get full VIP membership to the website, but you do get: Nearly 30 mp3s of all the vol. 7 songs, karaokes and…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/picture-books-very-special-offer-till-june-13th/

Help Please! What order to teach lessons in?

UPDATE: Β Thank you for all the feedback on this, the latest version of the curriculum is here! Hello, I’ve got another favour to ask today! As most of you are now using the download pack instead of CDs (don’t worry, cross grade offer coming soon!), it’s time to change the main menu to reflect the…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/help-please-what-order-to-teach-lessons-in/