Category: Teaching
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10 Free Engaging Speaking Activities for English, Spanish and German lessons
Speaking is essential when we teach a foreign language. I know that teachers are busy, and that is why I have prepared 10 speaking exercises. You can use them right away or alter them a bit according to your current topic. These activities are from my favorite books: “700 Classroom Activities” by D. Seymour and…
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Someone tried to hack my Google account
It all started last Tuesday. I kept receiving SMS with the verification code. I’d like to mention that there is multifactor authentication (MFA), meaning that when I log in, the system requires me to enter more information than just a password. In my case, it is an SMS that is sent to my mobile phone. …
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All you need to know about Dysgraphia and Foreign Language Learning (plus useful 9 exercises)
Today, I would like to share the knowledge I gained while studying Neurological Speech Therapy (at a Spanish university) and Speech-Language Pathology (at a Ukrainian university). Dysgraphia was one of my favorite subjects to study. I would like to thank Natalia Cheridnichenko for her awesome lectures and unforgettable practical seminars. What is dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is…
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15 tips on how to help adult students or teachers with dyslexia
Today, there are many students with dyslexia. Also, some are undiagnosed. Moreover, some do not want to reveal that they have dyslexia. I know some teachers who have dyslexia or other disorders. They keep it a secret because they fear losing their job. Another reason is that trainers might not accept them when they sign…
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Write a unique guest blog post for us
Hi everyone 👋 From now on, I am totally open to guest blog posts here (on teachingisfun.net)! If you are interested in contributing, now it’s the perfect time to do so! Undoubtedly it’s a unique opportunity to share your knowledge, success stories in teaching, and experience with others. I encourage you to write about the…
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Intersecting Paths: Exploring the Crossroads of Law and the Battle for LGBTQIA Rights
The struggle for equality for the LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community has been a long and ongoing process. The history of this struggle is marked by significant milestones and achievements, as well as setbacks and ongoing challenges. In the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance, the LGBTQIA community has encountered…
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German writing course — my weird intermediate takeaways from it
As you may remember, I started my Writing Course in German in February, 2023. This is a custom-made course with an experienced German teacher trainer. Every week we have live sessions (3-5 hours) plus I have lots of homework. The course is demanding , but I can see amazing results! The main reason for taking…
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5 ways how language teachers could earn money besides teaching
Recently I had a talk with an English teacher who was laid off. Except for teaching, he had no idea how he could make money. I summarized our talk and turned it into tips. Proofreading texts You can proofread texts that are in languages you know well. There are some websites that could help you—for…
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What inspired me to start my YouTube channel
YouTube is an amazing place that can bring you lots of clients. Yet, when I started YouTubing, I did not know it. I just did not wake up one day with a desire to start YouTubing. No. It all started in 2017… It all started in 2017. I had a series of courses for foreign…
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How I became a polyglot – 6 fascinating stories
Many of you may know that I teach and speak several languages. I teach English, German, and Spanish. In addition, if you’d like to go on a trip, I could help you with Hungarian and Turkish. I also speak Ukrainian and russian. In fact, I am trying to forget russian because of the full-scale invasion…
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