Author Archives: Richard Graham

Monster Halloween Songs

Just a quick word to say there are two new Trick or Treat songs for you to try on the Owners’ Club beta test page. One is a happy “light” version and the other is the full on scary monster version! What do you think?

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/monster-halloween-songs/

Older kids teach younger kids

In two weeks’ time, on the way back from my India workshops I’m stopping off in Thailand and then Cambodia to do a two day workshop for the Pepy ride teachers. I got their newsletter again yesterday and one of the great stories is how they are using the new XO “$100 laptops”. The amazing…

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Halloween Apple Bobbing Song

The main Happy Halloween song has been a huge hit with teachers and kids. But of course if you use it every year then it gets a little too easy. So over on the forum last week we had a request for some new Halloween songs. Ever pleased to oblige, and thanks to a visit…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/halloween-apple-bobbing-song/

Parents θ¦ͺ子英θͺž

UPDATE: Β These offers have no finished – hope you enjoyed them!Β  I’ve got something big planned for you tomorrow (fingers crossed!) so today we just have a few little bits of news: . New Software Download Pack (+Upgrades) If you’ve previously purchased the MP3 download pack, you can now upgrade to the new Software Download…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/dl-software-parents-%e8%a6%aa%e5%ad%90%e8%8b%b1%e8%aa%9e/

Why Language Classes Don’t Work

Tim Ferris, of Four Hour Work Week (on Amazon US or here on Amazon Japan)Β  fame, has just put up a new blog post: Why Language Classes Don’t Work: It’s certainly worth a read and as usual he gives lots of food for thought.Β  Is this how your brighter adult students see you?Β  Here are…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/why-language-classes-dont-work/

The Pirate Song

I just found out about Eric Herman on YouTube, and I just love his songs! The English is probably way too advanced for beginner learners, but they are so funny and 100% authentic. This is my favourite, the new pirate song….”Dude, that’s a pond!” And here’s one that’s a touch simpler, if you’ve got some…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/the-pirate-song/