Monthly Archives: April, 2012
Helicopter parents (?)
Until very recently I confess I had not encountered this term, but regular visitors to this blog may remember a video from the post about salary negotiations (visit here). If … Continue reading
Handwriting v. e-mail
This is not an erudite debate about the evils of modern communication. It’s just an unassuming item which would be perfect for reviewing vocabulary and passive/active forms, possibly as a … Continue reading
Employee induction
Creativity and business English sometimes find it difficult to get along. That’s a pity because they do a lot of their best work when they’re together. However, there are ways … Continue reading
Made in the USA?
I have a soft spot for anything which defeats expectation in the classroom. It’s good for learning. I have come across a video by an English teacher called Brad which … Continue reading
Translation tools – Advising Students
Any teacher or trainer ought to be working towards their own obsolescence – that’s to say, we should be equipping students to succeed without us. There have never been so … Continue reading
Do you make a difference?
We’re into the last, long stretch before the summer holidays now. Those of us who work in school settings will be enjoying a well-earned break, while the rest of us … Continue reading
Better business writing – the executive summary
Getting adult learners to write can be a bit of a challenge. Let’s face it, they have all kinds of hangups from school. Getting them to face those demons and … Continue reading
Sous-vide steak slideshow lesson
Here in France any food-related topic can generally be relied upon to kick-start conversation – even with people who seem determined to have no opinions. This is therefore an item … Continue reading
Cooking up the ‘cloud’ kitchen…
Every year since the fifties, the ideal home exhibition or some other technology showcase has announced that at some point in the near future food preparation will be revolutionised. These … Continue reading
Catherine Kennedy
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