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A Great Way to Start Off Your Classes: The Liar Game

April is just around the corner and you know what that means…back to teaching! You probably already have your “Ready to Go” self-introduction lesson that works every time, but here’s a way to spice it up, which will keep it interesting for you and make it much more memorable for the students. It’s called The […]

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Changing Seats in the University Classroom

Do you ever have your students change seats in your university classes? It’s one of the most effective ways to keep your classes fresh and your students motivated. Recently I did a survey of 188 students and one of the questions I asked was:   “What do you think of changing seats/partners in every class?” […]

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BGM in the University Classroom

The English Gym Blog by John Carle   Do you ever play background music in your university classes? I’ve been doing it for years and it can really make a positive difference in your lessons. Recently I did a survey of 188 students and one of the questions I asked was:   “What do you […]

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