After yesterday’s less than positive (but heavily commented!) post, I figured it would be good to balance things up with at least what I think is an example of good teaching. And it isn’t even Genki English! 😉 They’re techniques called “Power Teaching” designed by Chris Biffle. They are similar to what great teachers have…

For the past few days it feels like I’ve been flying along in a Ferrari doing 200mph, talking with all sorts of people about all sorts of amazing projects. All the education stuff was a given and we were talking about really leading edge stuff. Then what happens today? I’m back in Japan and I…

I’ve been working so hard this week, but that’s the pace that everyone has been keeping and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. Luckily this morning was my day off so I took it in Bangkok, doing a little shopping. You can’t believe how futuristic the Siam Square area is, just look at the cars they sell…

After the pronouns minicards post the other day Joelle sent me a photo of the pronouns cards she uses.  I thought they looked familiar, they were from Genki English! https://genkienglish.net/iyousheheshecards.htm On these ones there are several characters for each card.   If I changed the images to be a little more genki, which do you prefer…

Thank very much to everyone for all the great comments this month.  The winner of a free Genki English CD of your choice (either past or future!) for October is …… Carol.  Congratulations. The November competition is now under way (Gaz has given the first entry!), all you have to do is to write a…