Friday vibes

The 21st century challenge is to persuade students not to use AI while doing writing assignments. Persuade rather than threaten and punish if they do. It took me a while.

Last week we were writing essays. The first draft was on paper with a pen. However, the second draft was typing 🙈 to save my correcting time.

Yes❗️Yes❗️Yes❗️

Для наших. Яйца купила в Фикс прайс. 99 рублей за 24 штуки.

Extracurricular activity to boost motivation!

Perfect explanation, to my mind.

Why grammar 🤔? What was wrong with the way we were taught grammar?

I remember asking my teacher to explain the difference between Present perfect and Past simple usage. I was replied that I would learn about it in college, as this grammar wasn't taught at school.

Here comes the point. How can we teach grammar so that our students can learn it easily?

If you are interested in how to work on projects, text me. I would be happy!

Another project! 👏👏👏

Monday vibes. Can't agree more! Both as a mother and as a teacher.

Aren't they adorable? Describing a student in the classroom so that the other students can guess who is being described!
This group took up English 6 months ago.

Yes, yes, yes! The truth is I am persuading myself here more than just rendering the message 😊😊😊
I hate mistakes, though I do realize that communication is not about mistakes, but about getting your thoughts, ideas across to the others.
Speak 🆙 Get heard! 🔊📣

Zero motivation, just discipline- going to the gym now....

Bravo! 👏👏👏 Motivation is wonderful, but will never be more important than discipline!

Hard work always pays off no matter how motivated you are!

🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤 🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤
с Олесей Громовой

Тема: "По следам конференции"

Тайм-код встречи:
00:00:06 Введение.
00:01:54 Формат конференции.
00:02:35 Яркие моменты и впечатления.
00:04:45 Обсуждение мотивации учеников.
00:07:42 Примеры из опыта учителей.
00:09:48 Планы на будущие сессии.
00:14:48 Заключение.

Если у вас возникли вопросы, вы можете задать их в комментариях под этим постом👇🏻.

Также можно связаться со мной @ogreyS и предложить новую тему для беседы.

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#беседысучителем
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Saturday fun

There is this listening task in Kid's Box 1 coursebook.
The students are introduced "can" and "can't". In the audio the characters are talking about who in their family can or cannot do stuff.
To make listening more focused, to help students concentrate on what they are hearing, I made a table in which they should put a tick or cross while listening. You can pause the audio to ease the task.

The International Motivation Session brought together top educators from around the world—to inspire, debate, discover, and share teaching methods that work!
“If you sleep too much, you’re practically dead. Wake up—and you’re alive!” I would say that Azmie's words became the symbol of the entire event. We talked about motivation, but more importantly, we felt it.

The highlights:
🔹 Teachers show up in a classroom every day, exhausted, but still with a spark in their eyes.
🔹 Stories of students from underprivileged backgrounds who, thanks to their teachers, found a way to a better future.
🔹 Discussions on why we do things we don’t enjoy… and how to find meaning in them.

⚡️ The Takeaway? Too many to count, but the main one—motivation is contagious. If you're surrounded by passionate people, you have no choice but to move forward.

Grammar nerd joke 😁😁😁. I wonder who else can get it.

This time tomorrow we'll be talking about motivation! While getting prepared, I got to realize that whatever we do is because of motivation, and is done for a reward🤔
More insights to come.

The session is on Saturday, the 22, at 5 pm Moscow time.
2 days left! You can register here:
https://t.me/etb_payment_bot

The video to support our upcoming online meeting. We'll be discussing what role motivation plays.

😎 HALL OF FAME 😎

Can't choose. I would pick all of them adding "extremely"...

Good morning! Let me share my yesterday's happy moment.

My 12-year-olds were studying vocabulary. The task was to practice new words in pairs. I chose not to be the strict teacher and allowed them to use Russian 🙈. One student will say a word in Russian, the other will translate into English (yes, that's bad, real bad), though I told them this is onetime activity, since...the weather was so nasty)))).

What made me over the moon happy is that two boys (the best in the world😎) started explaining the words in English 🥳🥳🥳 to each other! They themselves made the task more challenging. Isn't it the perfect example of INTRINSIC MOTIVATION we are trying to develop in our students?

❓ "Мне не нужны скучные лекции..." – а кому они нужны?

Если вы думаете, что это будет скучный вебинар, где просто говорят – мы вас удивим!

✅ Это практика, а не теория!
✅ Это новые методики, которые можно применять сразу.
✅ Это живое общение с экспертами.

📣 Готовы? Тогда присоединяйтесь!
💰 Сегодня до 19.00 цена прежняя – потом будет дороже!

🔗 Регистрируйтесь прямо сейчас!

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How do you finish your weekend?

Вдохновение от мировых экспертов!

Продолжаем знакомить вас с нашими звёздными гостями!

👤 Hari Krishna Patcharu (Индия) – лауреат Global Teacher Prize 2023, стипендиат Fulbright.
🗨 “The real task of a 21st-century teacher is to encourage students to think globally, communicate effectively, and embrace the diversity of our world.”

👤 Olesia Gromova (Россия) – старший преподаватель образовательного центра. Fulbright alamna. Сертификат TEFL. Переводчик в сфере деловой коммуникации.
🗨 “If we are passionate about teaching, our students will be passionate about learning.”

👤 Diorling Medina (Venezuela) – Fulbright Alumna. Преподаватель английского в начальной школе. Эксперт раннего обучения английского как иностранного.
🗨 "Young learners are talented, enthusiastic, smart and just wonderful!"

📣 Какой спикер вас вдохновляет больше всего? Делитесь в комментариях!

💰 Цена скоро повысится! Сейчас участие стоит9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ рублей, но уже в понедельник будет 1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ рублей.

🔗 Регистрируйтесь по ссылке!

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🌍 5 стран, 5 уникальных экспертов – учимся у лучших!

Как часто у вас есть возможность учиться у экспертов со всего мира? 🌏

Мы собрали лучших практиков, которые не просто знают теорию, а ежедневно применяют методики в своих классах. Их советы – это не скучные лекции, а реальные техники, которые работают!

👤 Оксана Полякова (Россия, Казань) – PhD, декан факультета зарубежной филологии Казанского федерального университета.
🗨 “Teaching is a life-long journey full of wonderful experiences and amazing memories.”

👤 Azmie Trip (Малайзия) – Fulbright alumnus, ведущий преподаватель в государственной школе, член национальной экзаменационной комиссии.
🗨 “If you don’t try, you will never improve.”

👤 Awolanye Banigo (Нигерия) – президент ассоциации Fulbright Нигерии, teacher trainer.
🗨 “Blended learning combines traditional classroom teaching with online tools to enhance the learning experience.”

📣 Завтра мы представим ещё трёх экспертов! Кто заинтригован?

💰 Стоимость участия пока всего 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ рублей, но скоро повысится! Успейте зафиксировать цену!

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"Молчаливый урок" — идеальный способ вовлечь даже самых пассивных студентов!

❓ Когда в последний раз ваш класс работал, а вы молчали?

🧩 Техника: "Молчаливый урок"
✅ Раздайте студентам карточки с заданиями (грамматический пазл, обсуждение вопроса, работа с текстом).
✅ Ваше правило — не произносить ни слова. Всё объяснение — через жесты, картинки и записки.
✅ Ученики сами ищут решения, обсуждают, помогают друг другу.

💡 Почему это работает? Студенты активизируют автономность, критическое мышление и умение сотрудничать.

👥 Хотите больше таких техник?

Присоединяйтесь:

📅 Когда? 22 марта в 17.00
📍 Где? Онлайн
💰 Условия участия? [999 р]
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Вас ждут приятные бонусы!

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Final stage of project-based learning. My students presenting their projects to their peers. Thrilling, scary, but content with the result and excited!

🛑 Сил нет. Желания тоже… Знакомо?

Казалось бы, весна, но усталость давит сильнее, чем когда-либо.
❌ Ученики? Уже мыслями на каникулах.
❌ Коллеги? Доживают до мая.
❌ Вы? Просто хотите выспаться хоть раз.

💡 Но март — не приговор! Motivation Session for Teachers — международная конференция, которая поможет вернуть энергию, вдохновение и интерес к работе.

🔹 Что вас ждет?
✅ Реальные стратегии борьбы с выгоранием
✅ Практические методики мотивации
✅ Ответы на главный вопрос: «Как не сдаться и вдохновить учеников?»

🚀 Давайте встряхнем этот март!

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Март — месяц выгорания? Давайте менять правила игры!

💭 Какой самый сложный месяц в году для учителей?
Многие скажут: март. Ученики устали, мотивация на нуле, впереди экзамены, а весна ещё не особо радует солнцем. Но что, если мы можем превратить этот период в месяц перезагрузки?

🔥 Стратегия вовлечения: "Перевёрнутый день"
➡️ Пусть ученики проведут урок вместо вас! Раздайте им темы. Темы могут быть как учебными (например, "Present Simple vs. Present Continuous"), так и творческими (например, "Как празднуют Хэллоуин в США"). Предложите выбрать формат (мини-лекция, игра, викторина, комикс) и дайте 10-15 минут на подготовку. Вы удивитесь, как ответственно они подойдут к задаче!

🎯 Что делать дальше?
👉 Приходите 22 марта в 17.00 на нашу онлайн-сессию по мотивации — лучшие практики от преподавателей из разных стран мира!
📩 Сохраните место: [ссылка на канал предзаписи]

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By Awolanye Banigo. Couldn't be said better.

Here we go!
To be continued)))

⭐️ Project-based learning with teenage students ⭐️is a great option not only to boost their motivation, but also to give them time to get distracted from hard work. Let's face it, March is a tough month, we all feel worn-out, tired...
So, a project can make a difference!
This is what teachers should consider while assigning a project:

🩷 A meaningful topic.
Do you think your students would be interested in growing cabbage or in computer games?

❤️ Scaffolding at each phase of a project.
They have to be aware what to do and how to do it. Clear, simple instructions enhance their confidence.

🧡 Assistance at each phase.
A teacher should provide all the help they might need from ideas to just printing out pictures.

💛 Deadline.
Each phase must have a deadline.

💚 Presentation of the project.
They can present their projects either to their peers or to their parents.

🩵 Friendly competition.
The best project wins a prize.

💙 Feedback.
Give students a chance to reflect why their project was interesting, what they have done well and what can be improved next time.

💜 A teacher's praise.
Never forget to thank them for hard work they've done and to tell them that you appreciate their involvement and enthusiasm.

While cleaning my son's cupboard, I bumped into this pop-it toy. It's the alphabet learning tool, isn't it!
The game can be like this: a teacher says a letter to the students, they press it. Students can also play with each other.

An insight to start your Wednesday

An English teacher from India shared how he uses paper cups (❗️environmentally friendly ones❗️) in his classes. I also tried. Young students should read the description of an animal and put it in the correct cup.

💪💪💪

Teaching whole-word reading vs teaching separate reading rules? 😉

I used this game to make students learn personality adjectives.
The class is divided into 2 groups-noughts and crosses.
One student from a group comes to the board and picks an adjective. The definition of the adjective must be explained to the rest of the group without naming the word. If they manage to guess the adjective, the student at the board puts a nought (or, a cross) in the correct square.

Noughts and crosses game is a strategic game which requires decision-making skills as well as develops situational awareness. Though, in class we don't care about it 😉🤭, we want to have fun!

Teaching in the 21st Century: Balancing Tradition and Innovation

Reflecting on our session, I came up with a short summary.

🌹 Teaching English in the 21st century is no longer about textbooks and rote memorization. It’s about real communication, global collaboration, and adapting to the ever-changing needs of students. But while using technology and modern methodologies, we must not forget the traditions that have shaped us as educators. The best practice must be preserved and shared! 🌹
Expertise and relevance.

Great session!

International Friendly Talk Part II

📅 Join us on February 22 at 6 p.m. (Moscow time) on Zoom!

🇦🇷 Argentina
Natalia Elizabeth Garcia – Integrating Ecological Intelligence into the Classroom

🇲🇽 Mexico
Carlos Rojas – Using Writing Process to Develop Communicative Skills

🇨🇴 Colombia
Jesús Marciglia – Effective Professional Learning Communities

🇻🇪 Venezuela
Yarinett Rojas – Connecting English to Real Life

Don't miss this chance to learn, share, and connect with educators from around the world! 🌏✨

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🌍 Meet Yarinett Rojas from Venezuela! 🇻🇪
An English teacher, Fulbright TEA alumna, and Top 50 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2023! Don’t miss her talk on Connecting English to Real Life! ✨��

📅 Join us on February 22 at 6 p.m. (Moscow time) on Zoom for International Friendly Talk! 🌍🎙

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📢 Meet Carlos Rojas! A dedicated rural teacher and Fulbright alumnus, he brings global insights to education. Don’t miss his talk on Using Writing Process to Develop Communicative Skills! ✍️✨

📅 Join us on February 22 at 6 p.m. (Moscow time) on Zoom for International Friendly Talk! 🌍🎙

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У вас есть уникальная возможность стать частью International Friendly Talk с участием спикеров из разных стран. 🚀

📅 Дата проведения: 22 февраля 2025 года в 18.00 (Moscow time).
🌐 Формат: Онлайн.

Как присоединиться?
Участие в прямом эфире:
Если вы хотите быть в центре событий и задать вопросы спикерам лично, просто подключитесь к трансляции 22 февраля. Участие в онлайн-формате абсолютно бесплатно!

Почему стоит участвовать?
✅ Уникальные знания: Спикеры из разных стран поделятся своим опытом.
✅ Гибкость: Вы можете участвовать онлайн или посмотреть запись в удобное время.
✅ Доступность: Бесплатное участие в прямом эфире делает конференцию доступной для всех.

Не упустите шанс получить новые знания, вдохновение и полезные знакомства! 🌍

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P.S. Если остались вопросы, пишите в комментариях или в личные сообщения — с радостью поможем! 😊

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🌿 Meet Natalia Elizabeth Garcia! An English teacher with 13 years of experience, a Fulbright TEA scholar, and a passionate advocate for neuroscience in education.

Her journey—from Florida Gulf Coast University to the 1st Latin American Congress—has inspired her to integrate ecological issues into her teaching. She’s bringing insights on Integrating Ecological Intelligence into the Classroom. Stay tuned! ✨

Join us for International Friendly Talk on February 22 at 6 p.m. Moscow time!🌏💡

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There have been a lot of guesses about where our new participants might be from! 🌍 It's time for the big reveal!

Meet Jesús Marciglia from Colombia! 🇨🇴 A global educator with 16 years of experience, he’s passionate about connecting teachers and students worldwide. Don’t miss his talk on Effective Professional Learning Communities! ✨

Join us for International Friendly Talk on February 22 at 18:00 Moscow time!

Let’s learn, share, and connect! 🌏💡

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🌍 Our First International Friendly Talk was an Unexpected Success! 🎉

What started as an idea turned into an incredible global conversation! Speakers from Nigeria, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, and Russia shared their insights on teaching in the 21st century, which resulted in amazing feedback—thank you! 🙌

So, we are happy to invite you to Part 2 on Saturday, February 22, at 18:00 (Moscow time).

Who’s ready to join us this time? 🤔

Any guesses on which countries will be represented?🌎✨

Drop your predictions in the comments!👇🏻

Spotlight reader 6. Poor Jane! I couldn't believe it.

Besides, I also ask them if they hate the subject or the teacher 🫣🤭🫣🤭. Why not? If there are good and bad students, there must be good and bad teachers. A teacher and a student are two equal inseparable parts of a learning process, aren't they?

The 4th category was
😖 the subjects I hate.

Think about it. Our children are not supposed to tell the truth as far as studying is concerned. They are supposed to be "good students" to be evaluated accordingly. How often do you think they are allowed to express their true feelings about school? However, they have feelings, attitudes, opinions.

One of the goals of a teacher is to create a classroom community where every member feels at home and knows that he is valued no matter what!

I am sure, hardly ever can they speak about what and why they hate about school with an adult, not peers. Just think how important it is for them to know that they can say something negative about school and they will be heard!

We were learning the names of school subjects.
We put them into 4 categories

😃 the subjects Iike

🙂 the subjects which are ok

🙁 the subjects I don't like

What do you think the 4th category is?

One class, different ways. Every one is unique in their own way.

Love it

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