Author Archives: Richard Graham

Teachers don’t want to grow?? I was so surprised by this!

I can’t believe this was controversial but my last two posts were about how to grow as a teacher by improving your skills to teach more students or to get better results for your students. And I was really surprised was that the overwhelming response was: “It’s OK, I’m good. Β I want to stay just…

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What’s the best number of students in an English class?

Today’s question is about what is the best number of students in an English class? Β  The answer might surprise you πŸ™‚ And if you want to see the materials I used to teach those 30, 60 & 1,000 students, you can find them here!Β 

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/whats-the-best-number-of-students-in-an-english-class/

If you’re an English teacher, I’ve got a favour to ask you today!

If you’re an English teacher, I’ve got a favour to ask you today. When you’re thinking of your curriculum and what you’re going to teach this year, Β I want you to think bigger and how you could do it faster. Now I know there are a lot of excuses out there, but believe me, from…

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There’s a reason why teens (and adults!) πŸ’– Genki English

One of the reasons Genki English works so well for adults is that they see it almost as a release. Β  It’s so different from other ways of teaching that they can just relax. Β And when there’s less stress Β more learning happens. But …. teens also love the Genki English graphics, Β just check out the…

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The best demo lesson to get everyone signing up!

I know lots of you are doing demo lessons this week for all your potential new students – good luck! To help you on your way, here is my top lesson plan to guarantee awesome sign ups plus lots of tips and tricks! My Top Demo Class Lesson PlanΒ  Genki Disco Warm UpΒ (5 to 10…

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One quick tip for getting new students!

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by πŸ”₯TEDx Speaker Richard Graham @ Genki English! (@genki_richard_graham) Here’s a quick tip to get new students! Β  ( A lot of teachers make the mistake I mention in the video!) We also have more tips on getting more students here. Or the full Genki…

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