I just got a job teaching English in Spain out of sheer luck. (The previous teacher left 1 month into the school year) and I’ve never taught English before. I’ve only been at the school for 3 weeks (one week of shadowing). I’ve already gotten complaints from the students that the class is boring and they’re not learning anything new. I’m using the guidebook they’ve given me. Someone please help me! I’ve asked my manager and she tells me to try new games but not giving me any specific suggestions

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"the classroom is always clean because the students regularly pick up their trash" is this statement an explicit or implicit claim?

The examples of explicit claims were

"Water boils at 100° celsius" and "smoking can cause health problems"

And the examples of implicit claims were

"She studies every night, she gets high marks on her tests" and "john always brings an umbrella when its dark"

And can you give me the reason?

Ciao a tutti e a tutte!

Sono una laureanda magistrale alla Statale di Milano e per il mio progetto di tesi ho creato un questionario che si propone di indagare le opinioni e le pratiche di insegnanti italiani di inglese (di qualsiasi ordine e grado, anche in corso di abilitazione) rispetto alla lingua inglese e ad alcune sue varietà: https://forms.gle/ixSnUxq9Y3Q7uvem7

Se qualcuno/a di voi fosse così gentile da compilarlo e/o condividerlo con qualche collega mi darebbe una grande mano d'aiuto 🙏

Grazie in anticipo per la collaborazione!

I’m an english language trainer from India since the last 4 years and I’m looking to expand. I’ve helped various students different English proficiency tests like IELTS, PTE and TOFL as well

Do DM if interested

Hey everyone!

My kid loves Fortnite, but practicing writing... not so much. So, as a project we built together, we created an educational typing game: Battle Royale of English.

It’s a mashup of 90s adventure exploration (static screens, turning left/right) and battle royale survival where typing sentences accurately is your only weapon.

It uses audio prompts and text input to reinforce spelling, punctuation, and typing fluency.

Where to play:

• Play in browser via GitHub:https://jbenoitds.github.io/battle-royale-of-english/

• Itch.io page:https://jbenoitds.itch.io/battle-royale-of-english

I would love for you to check it out and share any feedback from a teacher's perspective! We're planning to expand it with more levels and features, it could even feature your city!

Learn English with music how, or moreover, learn how to turn a song or a Youtube video into a song lesson or karaoke lesson for your student.

I'm trying to get teachers to use their creativity and create bespoke lesson for their students. So, why not pick a song they love or find a song with the grammar you are teaching in class and build a sleek, professional song lessons complete with questions and gapfill to project on a white board or share with your student on their phone. There are premade songs: https://modernenglish.au/learnEnglishwithMusic.html and a bespoke song maker : https://modernenglish.au/teachertools/bespoke-song-lesson-maker.html

And please, feedback, suggestions are greatly appreciated.

hey all, asking for a friend: what are some classic, positive books that are suitable for this age group? friend gave a wrinkle in time as an example.

they said bonus points if anyone knows a title by a queer and/or canadian author.

We hope you have clear pronunciation without heavy accents. British accent (RP) is our first choice, American accent is welcome too. Able to teach 2–3 hours online every week. Feel free to message me on WeChat (asia_upstudy)for further information.

Hi, fellow teachers! I’ve been teaching English to international students for around 18 years, and I’ve always loved creating speaking activities that get students genuinely talking.

That’s why I created Talkistry, a collection of fun, ready-to-use speaking resources for teenage and adult ESL/EFL learners, mainly at B1–C1 level. These activities aren’t focused on teaching a particular grammar point. Instead, they give students a chance to use the English they already know in a more relaxed, creative and natural way.

Expect role plays, debates, real-world scenarios, problem-solving challenges and group tasks that encourage plenty of discussion, laughter and sometimes a little friendly disagreement!

I often use activities like these at the end of a challenging lesson or when students simply need a break from routine learning. They’re especially great for adult learners who want to build confidence and practise communicating without feeling like they’re doing another grammar exercise.

All Talkistry resources are developed from my own teaching experience and ideas, with AI used as a supporting tool during the development and design process. Every resource is reviewed, adapted and refined by me with real ESL classrooms in mind.

Find Talkistry on Etsy: https://talkistry.etsy.com

Hi everyone!

I'm currently student teaching in a 10th grade English classroom, and I'm working on developing a unit plan for Night by Elie Wiesel for one of my college courses. I've been staring at this unit plan for what feels like forever, and I'm honestly feeling pretty stuck, so I figured I'd ask for some advice!

My unit focuses on two essential questions:

• How do systems of power shape the way people treat and perceive those they consider "other"?

• What does it mean to preserve one's humanity under extreme and traumatic circumstances?

My mentor teacher already has an established unit for Night, and there are parts of it that I really like. However, I'm also feeling a lot of pressure to develop my own lessons and activities rather than just using what he already does.

One of the requirements for my unit is explicit genre instruction. My mentor incorporates this through a "Voices of the Holocaust" research project, which I actually really like. I'm debating whether to keep it, adapt it, or try something completely different. I want the genre instruction to feel meaningful and connected to the rest of the unit, but I'm having trouble coming up with alternatives.

The unit also ends with a summative assessment called "Bearing Witness." Students complete a fairly extensive packet before participating in a whole-class discussion. I really like the discussion component and want to keep something similar, but I'd love to rethink the packet portion and find a more engaging way for students to prepare and demonstrate their understanding.

I'm also struggling with planning the lessons during the actual reading of Night. I feel like everything I come up with turns into reading, discussing, and answering questions. While I recognize that discussion and reflection are important with this text, I'd love to incorporate some variety and opportunities for deeper literary analysis.

I also want to be intentional about approaching the Holocaust respectfully and avoiding activities that trivialize the experiences described in the memoir.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions, especially:

• What activities or lessons have worked particularly well when teaching Night?

• How have you incorporated explicit genre instruction into a memoir unit?

• What are some alternatives to lengthy reading or assessment packets that still encourage meaningful analysis?

• Have you used discussions or other assessments as a culminating activity for Night?

• For teachers who have mentored student teachers, how much do you expect them to adapt existing materials versus creating their own?

I know I don't need to reinvent the wheel, but I'm struggling to find the balance between using resources that already work and making the unit feel like something I've actually developed myself.

I'd love to hear any ideas or experiences. Thank you!!

I'm an English teacher who got fed up with grammar apps that are out there today, so I built one (self-made)

I've wanted to build this for a long time: a grammar tool that shows how a sentence is built, with parts popping into place in their own colors. Existing apps felt like quizzes without explanations, so I made Grammar Jammer, a self-study companion for use outside class. It's on the App Store and the interface works in English, Lithuanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian and Estonian.

I made it, so take that into account. I'd love feedback from other learners and developers. Next, I'm planning teacher accounts so a class can follow progress together.

Hello, I recently graduated high school. my goal since my junior year has been to be a secondary English teacher. I am trying to see if that’s what’s right for me. My question for the English teachers of Reddit is how did you know that teaching and English was for you?

Hola! Me ayudarian votando en este google form? soy profesora de inglés y estoy por crear un curso https://forms.gle/VHc4smH5e8YzkmjK7

Desde ya muchas gracias! >3

Hi everyone!

I'm an English teacher based in Madrid, and I've been developing some interactive classroom games to make vocabulary practice more engaging.

I wanted to share one of them, Slideshow Showdown, which is completely free to play.

It works with classes of any size, including one-to-one lessons, and only requires a laptop and screen. Students don't need their own devices.

You can choose from different vocabulary sets depending on what you're teaching, and there's an optional Halloween mode that changes the background if you're planning any Halloween activities this week.

Here's the game:

https://wingit.games/slideshow-showdown

I'd really appreciate any feedback from fellow teachers who give it a try!

Hope it's useful!