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Entries Tagged as 'Noun phrases'

Men with big hats (a lesson plan)

October 25th, 2008 · 4 Comments

I never had a class that didn’t ask me if I wear a kilt when I am in my country.

I wonder if Mexican teachers working abroad get asked the same thing about sombreros.

This is a silly game that I remember from my childhood. I really hope my Mexican friends forgive me for taking advantage of […]

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Tags: -ing forms · Grammar · Lesson plans · Noun phrases · Present continuous · Student drawings

More student drawings

March 12th, 2008 · No Comments

TESOL-Spain 31st Annual Convention, Madrid
A big thank you to everyone who came to my workshop on Sunday. I really didn’t expect to see so many people since David Crystal (who did a great plenary) was giving a talk at the same time.
In the workshop we saw 2 different ways in which we can get students […]

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Tags: "Wait for something to happen" · Conferences and workshops · Grammar · Lesson plans · Noun phrases · Student drawings

Getting students to draw in the classroom

February 12th, 2008 · 4 Comments

International House conference, Barcelona
He looked suspiciously at everyone that got off the plane.
In this workshop, I wanted to demonstrate that drawing in the classroom is not just for children. About 30 teachers came along and as far as I know, everyone got artistically involved.

The cat will bite you if you pull her tail.
One of the […]

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Tags: Conferences and workshops · Lesson plans · Noun phrases · Student drawings