Teaching Phrasal Verbs So They Actually Stick
Phrasal verbs frustrate learners more than almost any other area of English. Dr G shares five techniques — grouping by theme, particle patterns, and personalisation — that actually make them stick.
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Managing Mixed-Ability Classrooms Without Losing Anyone
Every ESL classroom has fast, middle, and slow learners in the same room. Dr G shares five practical techniques for teaching genuinely mixed-ability classes without losing anyone.
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Teaching Pronunciation Without a Linguistics Degree
You don’t need a linguistics degree to teach pronunciation well. Dr G shares five practical, classroom-tested techniques that focus on intelligibility over accent elimination.
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The Myth of the Native Speaker: Why Being Born Speaking English Doesn’t Make You a Good Teacher
Being a native speaker tells you almost nothing about whether someone can teach English well. Dr G challenges one of ESL’s most persistent — and least examined — hiring biases.
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5 Classroom Games That Teach Real English Without a Textbook
Textbooks have their place — but these 5 classroom games teach real, usable English through play, competition, and laughter. Dr G shares his personal favourites for adult ESL learners.
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How to Give Feedback That Actually Improves Student Speaking
Most speaking feedback in ESL classrooms either says too little or comes too late. Dr G shares the five principles of feedback that consistently produce measurable improvement in adult learner speaking.
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The Best Free ESL Resources Online — A Teacher’s Honest Review
Dr G reviews the best free online resources for ESL teachers — from lesson plan generators to pronunciation tools to classroom activity banks. Honest, practical, and tested in real classrooms.
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How to Teach English Grammar Without Making Your Students Fall Asleep
Grammar lessons do not have to be dull. Dr G shares the 5 principles he uses to make grammar engaging, memorable, and immediately useful for adult ESL learners.
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10 Vocabulary Activities That Actually Work for Adult Beginners
Tired of vocabulary drills that learners forget by the next lesson? Dr G shares 10 classroom-tested vocabulary activities designed specifically for adult ESL beginners — engaging, practical, and memorable.
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What Is the PPP Framework? The Teaching Method Every ESL Teacher Needs to Know
The PPP framework — Presentation, Practice, Production — is the backbone of effective ESL lesson design. Dr G explains exactly how to use it, with practical examples for adult learners.
