Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Music inspires me in everything I do. Writing on this blog or working is no exception to that fact. Music is so incredibly thought –provoking that leaves me with no option but reflecting. That is why I chose some lyrics’ quotations that made me think about teaching with some of my thoughts attached.  Without further introduction, I leave you with the quotes. “I want you to notice when I’m not around” – Radiohead This particular sentence is something I can imagine some students say. Sometimes when you teach to many students it is difficult to remember every student’s face and name. Students know if you don’t know them; some of them won’t care and some of them will feel their world fall to pieces. In my opinion, we as teachers must be careful not to shut anyone out, and make an effort to recognize at least one thing about everyone. That will mean the world to some of them. “I'm falling, so I'm taking my time on my ride ” – Twenty One Pilots To me, this could be a m

First times are a difficult thing to face. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by those things that you can't control. This is what happened to me when I had to teach for the very first time in a clasroom full of children under the age of eight. Let me set the scene for you. I got a new job, in a school that I didntt know at all. This was the first time I was in front of a whole group of kids. It was my duty to teach. It was also my duty to keep them quiet, I mean, I needed to make a good impression if I wanted to keep the job. I prepared myself. I was decided to teach English to that class and to make it enjoyable for everyone. It was really hard for me to come up with activities to do as I do not usually teach to children. Luckily, I came up with some ideas at last. I managed to borrow my little cousin's ball and learn a song on my guitar in order for my students to have some fun while learning. By that time, ready and all, I was not nervous anymore. But no