Author Archives: Richard Graham

Think like a Christmas kid

I’ve had quite a few of people getting in touch to complain how they can’t find the Genki Christmas software section on CD4. Well, it is there. To find it you have to think like a kid. Or give a kid the mouse and see it appear instantly! It’s cool that so many people are…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/think-like-a-christmas-kid/

Korea – CALL

The KOTESOL people are really into using computers to help the kids. In yesterday’s workshops I had a break so checked out some of the CALL (computer aided language learning) workshops. Jason Renshaw ( of English Raven fame ) did a great one on how he uses his own OnlinEnglish.net ( just one “E”) and…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/korea-call/

Korea CALL + Young Learners

Today was another very busy conference in Korea with lots of presenters mixed between CALL and the Young Learners group. Plus of course a massive meal in the evening with a whole pig as the main course! First up I had a special workshop for kindergarten teachers. And they were great. It was the first…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/korea-call-young-learners/

Winter Clothes + Talking?

There’s a new picture book to try out on the CD Owners Forum. This time it’s clothes and is great for this time of year. Clothes is always a tough theme, mainly because of the US/UK difference in words. Luckily with this picture book they all turned out to be international which is quite nice!…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/winter-clothes-talking/

Games Marathon

For the first time in ages today I’ve had the chance to sit down and work through my “non urgent” email folder. Hopefully I’ll be up to speed with everyone by the end of today! Some really great ideas have been sent in on the Readers Games page. I’m really impressed as they are nearly…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/games-marathon/

Workshops in Korea & Germany

On Saturday the 25th of November ( that’s this Saturday!) I’ll be having 3 workshops in Korea. One in the morning for Korean kindergarten teachers ( very basic songs + games), one for elementary school teachers in the afternoon ( more detailed games, songs) and then a CALL workshop on using Genki English and computers…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/workshops-in-korea-germany/