Reducing the use of L1 in class and boosting students’ confidence in using the target language
Essential components of an engaging and effective lower level lesson with low TTT
Practical tips and activities (incl. the use of authentic materials in lower level classes and engaging students in group courses)
Issues that often occur in mixed level classes (incl. psychological)
Different balancing strategies
Adapting activities for mixed level classes + tips and tricks
Identifying higher levels
Materials and topics for higher-level students
Planning your own higher-level lesson
Organizing your time and materials
Achieving work-life balance
Lesson planning shortcuts (NOT methodology! just maximum result with minimum effort)
Most common mistakes Czech speakers make in English
Where these come from and how to EC them
False friends, pronunciation issues etc.
Common problems with conversation lessons
Students' needs and expectations
How to keep conversation lessons productive - lesson planning and materials
Using AI for lesson planning
Using AI for activities
Exploring AI tools
How to design interactive, fun, and hands-on activities
Inspiration as well as specific tips on what to do and how
Practical application to immediately use in your next lesson
Types of short activities and why we need them in our lessons
How to prepare them effectively and recycle
How to adapt them using technology for both online and F2F lessons
Learning the language, not learning about it
Planning your lesson to maximize the potential for speaking
Examples of student-centered activities
The challenges of first lessons and how to deal with them
What to do in first lessons
Exploit a coursebook or build your own lesson
This is the updated version of 'Making Teaching Grammar Lessons Fun'
How to make grammar lessons effective
Spicing up guided practice
Creating engaging free practice
Why groups aren't scary
How not to leave your students behind
How to approach the four core skills in group lessons