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Forum: General Chat May 13th, 2010, 08:02 am
Replies: 23
Views: 15,427
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: How to Better yourself as a teacher?

I'd say some Celta-type formal training is invaluable.
From what I've seen, the teachers who teach from experience only frequently have problems in understanding exactly what they are doing, and most...
Forum: General Chat May 13th, 2010, 07:56 am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,078
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Which learning game would you want to play based on the title only?

4 for me.
I'm 41.

5 for my daughter.
She's 4.
Forum: Teaching ESL May 13th, 2010, 07:54 am
Replies: 8
Views: 6,260
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Recording Lessons

Be clear WHY you're doing it. Don't be seen to be making money out of it. Get release forms signed. Know the privacy laws of that country. Be ready to answer some quite direct and concerned questions...
Forum: English Questions May 13th, 2010, 07:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 6,571
Posted By clivehawkins
Forum: General Chat Jun 27th, 2009, 02:49 am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,112
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Awfully quiet....

If you are, then good on you!
I'm still stuck in the classroom, and will be until the end of July :(
Hopefully the sun will still be around in August :cool:

Wherever you are and whatever you're...
Forum: ESL Games and Activities Jun 12th, 2009, 03:47 am
Replies: 6
Views: 6,107
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: New game?? tell me what you think.

That sounds like a nice game, and one that can be easily adapted to suit different levels and target language. I'll certainly give it a try with my kids class today. I'll let you know how it...
Forum: ESL Worksheets Jun 1st, 2009, 04:40 am
Replies: 30
Views: 100,161
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Family Tree

You're very welcome.
Forum: English Questions May 29th, 2009, 06:26 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,660
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: 'can' in the past tense - why not?

Thanks Mark - it seems like years. It's nice to be back. Heaven knows I'm in need of some fresh input !! All well in Japan with family and work?
Forum: Teaching ESL May 29th, 2009, 06:22 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,207
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: What Type of Teacher Are You?

Put me down as an Accidental Entertainer, I suppose.
Forum: Teaching ESL May 28th, 2009, 05:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,041
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: The best feeling/s....

I always get a tremendous feeling of satisfaction when students pass the exams that we've prepared for. I get nervous beforehand and often worry more than they appear to. On the flip side, if, and...
Forum: English Questions May 28th, 2009, 05:36 am
Replies: 5
Views: 3,660
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: 'can' in the past tense - why not?

Hi Mark;
Long time! Finally back after months of sleepless nights (and sadly i'm not exaggerating). In fact, let's use sleepless nights and newborn babies as an example :-)

When using the past of...
Forum: Europe Mar 20th, 2009, 07:19 am
Replies: 0
Views: 1,859
Posted By clivehawkins
Teach English in Italy

Starting April 2009 until September. Teenager and adult group courses. Teachers not required to work in August but will be paid the same monthly salary nevertheless. 25 hours per week. Starting from...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 24th, 2008, 10:46 am
Replies: 6
Views: 65,279
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Song(s) for Teaching Past & Past Continuous Tense (with lyrics)

Is there not past continuous in it?
'You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar when I met you'

perfect for showing how the two tenses are used together :-)
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 23rd, 2008, 08:44 am
Replies: 6
Views: 65,279
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Song(s) for Teaching Past & Past Continuous Tense (with lyrics)

'Don't you want me, baby?' by The Human League is good for that. You'll find the lyrics here:
Testo canzone Don'T You Want Me di Human League Lyrics...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 20th, 2008, 11:23 am
Replies: 31
Views: 16,745
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Mistakes that new teachers make

Interesting. I've rolled my 'r' since living in Italy.
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 19th, 2008, 02:50 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 12,023
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: celta interview

Well done. You'll look back on it as a wonderful experience.
Keep us informed!
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 16th, 2008, 03:37 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,077
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Please, don't ignore this!

I'd like that, thanks.
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 15th, 2008, 02:16 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,077
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Please, don't ignore this!

[QUOTE=fatma123;18649][COLOR="Purple"]..but don't you think it's difficult for beginners of English to role play these roles without having an idea about the three forms?? QUOTE]

Hi again,
Yes, I do...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 14th, 2008, 10:14 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,077
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Please, don't ignore this!

Sorry if I misunderstood. Could you give an example of what you mean by 'real life' situation in which to present the three forms?

Could you do an mock TV interview with the past and present Prime...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 14th, 2008, 10:26 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,179
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Level division

I'm trying to upload it here but without success.
Therefore you'll have to go to the Oxford site and register. It's quick, easy and free.

First go here: Oxford University Press: OUP.COM Home Page...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 14th, 2008, 04:43 am
Replies: 0
Views: 3,767
Posted By clivehawkins
Cookie and Friends

Hi,

I'm going to use a textbook for the first time with some of my kids classes.

I've had a look around and am quite taken with Cookie and Friends, published by OUP. Does anyone have any practical...
Forum: ESL Games and Activities Nov 14th, 2008, 04:33 am
Replies: 2
Views: 6,842
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Christmas game?

120? My stomach is knotting just at the thought of it :eek:

How about getting them all to lay on the floor to make the shape of a giant christmas tree? maybe 10x2 for the trunk, with lots of...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 14th, 2008, 04:28 am
Replies: 15
Views: 12,023
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: celta interview

I couldn't agree more.

By the way, my friend passed the course with a grade B and had an exhausting but thoroughly rewarding experience. She's now teaching some courses for me in high school and...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 14th, 2008, 04:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,179
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Level division

Hi,

Here's a link to the Oxford University Press site, with a guide to the syllabus content for their English File series. Each publisher has slightly different content, but generally the grammar...
Forum: Teaching ESL Nov 14th, 2008, 04:19 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,077
Posted By clivehawkins
Re: Please, don't ignore this!

How about comparing members of the same family? I mean, one member still alive \ active, the other retired \ dead - for example Kirk and Michael Douglas
Kirk made over sixty films. Michael has been...
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