Author Archives: Richard Graham

“Random Acts of Kindness” for World Kindness Day

Hello, It’s World Kindness Day this Friday and over in the Teacher’s group Luigi asked if I had any great games to go with it. We don’t have anything in the Genki English Curriculum but we do have a fantastic activity in the Genki Self Development Program. It’s called, quite simply, Β “Random Acts of Kindness”…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/random-acts-of-kindness-for-world-kindness-day/

Top Mistakes English Learners (and sometimes teachers :) ) make

To celebrate the launch of my advanced Genki English class for this year, I did a quick Facebook live with some of the most common mistakes I see from students and teachers. Β  My advanced class is now full for this year but the video should prove useful if you want to learn a little…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/arghh-i-dont-want-you-to-miss-this/

⚑️ How to get a HUGE energy boost!

One of the things I love about November is the huge boost of positivity and energy I get from my students. Β  I do my yearly class for advanced students & teachers and the way it is structured means that almost everyday becomes a huge energy boost. The reason is that it is impossible for…

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The Two Real Reasons Students Need a Great Teacher ( as opposed to learning on your own or with apps!)

So the question is, Β in this age of apps and everything being available for free on youtube, Β why would anyone actually pay for a teacher to help them learn a language? There are lots of little reasons, Β it’s more fun, you make new friends, you get community support etc. Β etc. Β  and there are also…

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Advanced Class + 1 on 1 Coaching!

Update: Β My Advanced Genki English class is now fully booked for this year. Β  Β I do still have just a couple of slots left for the coaching! ——————— Dramatically improve your online teaching! If you are wanting to work on the business side of your teaching,Β Β as you may have heard, Β I’m moving more permanently to…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/advanced-class-is-open-now-1-on-1-coaching/

The World’s Most Expensive Private Yacht! (And What It Means For YOU!)

So we were driving along the other day and happened to spot the World’s most expensive private yacht! Β (As you do!) What on Earth could that do with teaching? Β Well, Β check out the video and see πŸ™‚

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/the-worlds-most-expensive-private-yacht-and-what-it-means-for-you/