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How to Motivate Your Students to Write in English

It seems to be a common theme (especially teaching English in Spain) that students want to run before they can walk. Practically…

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Step Out of the ESL Classroom and Sneak Grammar into Your Off-site Class

Spring is here and your ESL students are thinking more about enjoying the good weather than that fill in the gap you…

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Where to Get a Good Burger in Madrid
It wasn't always easy to find a good burger in Madrid. My expat friends and I would often complain about...
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Eight Rock Solid Activities that Boost Comprehension

How often have you found yourself in class, feeling that both you and your students are getting a serious case…

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Bringing Theatre into the Classroom

So, you’ve been teaching your current students for nearly a year now. You’ve gone through board games, dice games, card…

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The Secrets to Recycling in Spain

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are words many of us have heard since we were young. While the terminology may differ from…