Have a day off.
This post is going to be really short. Because you need a rest. Research shows again and again that ourContinue Reading
Tag: english learning
English for parents – fast asleep
Miffy’s parents are so lucky. Miffy always falls asleep at the end of every adventure they have. But, on theContinue Reading
A sign of bravery
A popular statistic that there are more English learners in China than English native speakers in the whole world isContinue Reading
English for parents – open up and shut up
Open up! Shut up! These are not opposites. No. Nope. Nuh-uh. But they have very subtle differences depending on whoContinue Reading
This one’s for the failures
Are you a failure? I do hope so. Statistically you have failed many times in your life. I give youContinue Reading
English for parents – brush your teeth
The phrases that strikes fear into toddlers and parents alike: Brush your teeth. We say brush your teeth, open up*,Continue Reading
Write it to remember it
If you want to remember something write it down. Research has shown that students who type notes during lectures don’tContinue Reading
English for parents – leave it alone
You know toddlers, those little darlings aged 2-3 years old, who love to prod, poke, touch, thump and lick everything,Continue Reading
Do you have grit?
This is an interesting, and short, TED Talk on why some students fail and others succeed. Have a watch andContinue Reading
English for parents – Clean up or Tidy up?
I’m a big believer in consistency, especially around children. I think if you are going to teach them something youContinue Reading
