Author Archives: Richard Graham

How to protect your school (and personal) finances in crazy times!

  Exactly one year ago I did a module for the Genki Business course called “how to earn more and work less” but really it was about protecting your finances. I’d seen so many schools and teachers earn so much more with Genki English but not investing enough to cover the storms which always come…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/how-to-protect-your-school-and-personal-finances-in-crazy-times/

⚑️ “How to Teach English Online” Survival Guide!

Teaching online gives you freedom, Β either to travel the world or stay home with flexible hours. Β With just a little preparation it can be just as fun, and sometimes even more so, than regular offline lessons! We have a full Genki English video training course covering everything you need for amazing online lessons: πŸ’‘ Module…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/tips-techniques-for-teaching-english-online/

πŸŽƒ New: Halloween Songs Added to the GEMS Mobile Songs

I just added most of the non-too-scary Genki Halloween songs to the GEMS course for your students!Β  They’re not too scary are they? Β Β  Β     

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/new-halloween-songs-added-to-the-gems-course/

πŸŽƒ How I read Picture Books with “Happy Halloween”

Yes, it’s totally over the top. Β Yes, it’s for kids. Β And yes, this is how you get the way better accents for your students. πŸ™‚ The question is, is this too scary for the GEMS course? You can find the picture book pdf on the lesson plan page,Β the other Genki English Halloween lessons you can…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/how-i-read-picture-books-with-happy-halloween/

How to Control Your Energy & the Energy of Your Class

Being “Genki” is all about energy. Β “Genki” literally means “fun” “exciting” and “full of life”. Ninja Tip: Β To explain to adults, if you’ve had ten beers you’re probably not feeling very genki. Β If you’veΒ just hadΒ the best day of your life, you’re probably feeling very genki. πŸ™‚Β  And, as teachers, how skillful we are at using…

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πŸ“š Can I use Genki English to add to a textbook or course book?

As you may have noticed I do go on a bit about why I don’t like textbooks. πŸ™‚ But what if you have to teach a textbook or have found one that you really love? Β ( I have actually found one or two that are quite good over the years!) Can you still use Genki…

https://genkienglish.net/teaching/can-you-use-genki-english-to-add-to-a-textbook-course/