Author Archives: Richard Graham

Phonics Videos + Get a free vol download?

I forgot to include the link to the Genki Phonics Lesson Plan video yesterday, here you go: Β https://genkienglish.net/teaching/genki-phonics-lesson-plan-in-video We are getting a fantastic response from it, especially from students believe it or not. Β So as I say, grab a cup of tea and take a look, I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of it….

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/phonics-videos-get-a-free-cd/

Genki Phonics Lesson Plan – in Video!

OK, here’s what you’ve been waiting for – the brand new Genki Phonics in video! It’s basically the same system we’ve been using to great success overseas, but completely modified to be used by non-native speaker kids. Β I think you are going to love it! So grab a cup of tea and sit down for…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/genki-phonics-lesson-plan-in-video/

Imagination Worksheets -> Imagination Stories

Margit showed me some of the amazing imagination worksheets her students had done. I’m always amazed at how differently young kids do these. Β (And it’s also one reason I wasn’t happy with the teachers yesterday, because they just went “meh” when they saw them!) Anyway we got talking about extensive reading, and how we really…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/imagination-worksheets-imagination-stories/

Shiga Workshop – in video!

I’m so glad theΒ Fukuoka workshop was so good because today was almost like pulling teeth! Β I planned a much more advanced workshop with lots of requests from Margit. But in the teaching theory or how education is changing sections most of the teachers were like poor deer caught in headlights! At one point I asked…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/shiga-workshop-in-video/

English Headlines from Japan

Here are a few English headlines from Japan. Β What are your thoughts? * JET programme still going strong:Β Japan to invite 4,334 youths from 36 countries under JET program * Speaking confidence: Ordering a Big Mac in English is scarier than playing in the World Cup says Honda – Β (I’ve only found this reference in English)…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/english-headlines-from-japan/

How are you? Mini Book!

Gumby has made this great video of how to make an 8 page book out of one piece of paper! And being such a nice person she’s also done a ready made print out for you to try with the How are you? lesson. Thanks Gumby! What do you think? UPDATE: Doing them for all…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/how-are-you-mini-book/