by Megan Smith | Nov 4, 2013 | 1 Planning, Activities/Sports, Culture, Most Popular, Teacher Problems, Teacher Talk
When I first started teaching I remember being told: “Do your best, but know that not EVERY lesson will be great at first. Aim for ONE great lesson a week.” Now, I’ll be really honest. I have some lessons that still go bad now and then. Not every day... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 14, 2013 | Teacher Problems, Teacher Talk
The use of translators is becoming more and more common today. If you need to say something in a language you don’t know just go to Google translate. It’s probably right. Right?!? There was clearly no language expert on duty when these errors were... 
by Megan Smith | Mar 24, 2013 | Speaking, Teacher Problems, Teacher Talk
Our last question is one that all language teachers struggle with year after year. Many of you said this was one of the biggest difficulties in teaching. We have all seen/posted something like this in hopes to solve our ongoing issue… l don’t know about... 
by Kara Parker | Mar 16, 2013 | 1 Planning, Teacher Problems
Recently I read my students’ end-of-course reflection papers about what they learned about the language and culture. This made me think a lot about the units that I am currently teaching to each level. I realized that they love the culture above everything else.... 
by Kara Parker | Mar 5, 2013 | Teacher Problems
I’ve found that I quickly lose their interest when I stand and deliver new words to the group. I can’t wait to hear about some new strategies to “teach” vocabulary from you all! by Megan Smith | Mar 2, 2013 | Teacher Problems
Thanks to all who have been willing to share their “big struggle” from the classroom! Our job is a complex one and there will always be new issues for us to solve. It was encouraging to me to see that many of us share the same struggles. We are not alone!...
