Category: Teaching
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Disadvantages of Reading Challenges: 6 Hidden Dangers
This year, I participated in a reading challenge for the first time. It was a spontaneous decision. In autumn I started reflecting on the disadvantages of reading challenges. This year, severe blackouts in Ukraine started in May. Usually, there is electricity for only 2–4 hours daily. russians have been bombing our power stations endlessly. My…
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Sending New Year postcards to my blog subscribers
Hello, fellow foreign language teachers! Who would like to receive a postcard? I am sending New Year postcards to my blog subscribers worldwide. If you are not subscribed to my blog, you can subscribe here: Please send your postal address to my email teachingisfun.ua@gmail.com Here is the format for the address: – First name and…
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Living in Kyiv in 2024
Living in Kyiv in 2024 — is like living in a parallel universe and then coming back for a while. When I eat out and post those pictures on social media, you may think that there is no war in Ukraine. But it is not true. I share illusions of peace on social media. One…
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ELT Marketing Management
All teams in Language Teaching Organizations (LTOs) are crucial to our collective success. This has been evident to me throughout my experience in various LTOs. The marketing team plays a pivotal role in fostering a strong connection between LTOs and the ELT national and international markets. Their collaborative efforts with other teams, guided by a…
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Time vs. Me During the Blackouts in Ukraine
13:00 Once there was electricity and my elevator started working, I immediately went out. I wanted to have a quick lunch at a restaurant, buy some flowers, and on my way back buy a book or two. My goal was to get home until they turned off the electricity again. I had only two hours. …
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Learning French 2.0
This is my second attempt to learn French. The first was in the summer of 2013. Now it is May 2024. I thought that learning French would inspire me to write more for my blog and to distract from the war, as I live in Kyiv, Ukraine. Basically, those are my only goals in learning…
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How to boost students’ vocabulary using short stories for adult learners
Short stories are amazing. They’re immersive. They tell you so much about the cultural ideas behind a language. They help learners expand their vocabulary in context, making it much more likely to be retained. But far beyond the immediately obvious advantages, they also offer a priceless hidden benefit — the chance for students to escape…
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What to know about the TOLES Certificate (with free sources)
As a legal English teacher and a registered TOLES (“Test of Legal English Skills”) centre, I see first-hand the benefits the TOLES certification offers aspiring and established lawyers alike. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the TOLES exams. But that’s not all! At the end of this article, we’ll talk about…
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12 questions to ask when hiring a professional photographer
When you plan a photo shoot for your website, or other business purposes, I recommend you ask a photographer several questions before hiring her/him. They will help you understand the photographer’s style, what is included in the offer, what can cost extra, etc. May I see what is listed in the offer? Asking to read…
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6 reasons to have a professional email signature
We live in a Digital Age and deal with emails every day. That is why, having a professional email signature is extremely important nowadays. If you are not sure if you need a professional email signature, then this blog post is for you! Increase your brand’s visibility You will increase the visibility and recognition of…
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