Reflections on the first two months of the year
It’s hard to believe that today is the last day of February. We were all happy to put 2020 behind us, and we are already entering the third month of the year. Over time I’ve found that I can be hard on myself with not having done enough or worked hard enough. One way that […]
Creating Positive and Powerful Relationships with Students as a Freelance Teacher

Do you remember your favorite teacher or teachers from school or university? Did that teacher go out of the way to make you feel special? Did that teacher challenge you to grow beyond what you thought was possible? Didn’t seem like that teacher cared about you not only as a student, but also as a […]
Using Video as Authentic Material in Online Classes

Incorporating videos into classes has multiple benefits. First of all, it gives students someone new to listen to and watch, which is really important with individual classes. It also exposes them to new accents and aspects of culture. Last but not least, the novelty of a video and creating meaningful activities connected to prior learning […]