A resounding YES. That’s how the article entitled “Do native English speakers make better teachers?” in the South China Morning Post starts. It goes on: Native English speakers are naturals … Continue reading Native-speakerism, Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant, and food
The first time I heard about Brené Brown was probably around 2 years ago back in Brazil. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big TED Talks fan and have literally … Continue reading Brené Brown, vulnerability and courage: why we should step out of our comfort zone and be seen
This is definitely a great year to be alive if you’re a Marvel Universe fan. After watching the exciting Captain Marvel movie on the big screen (check my blog post … Continue reading Avengers Endgame, Game of Thrones, and Spoilers: how to work with expectation and reward in the class
I write this blog post on Easter Sunday. A time for renewal, for new beginnings. It is true that in many parts of the world this is the period, after … Continue reading What can Tabata Amaral’s story tell us about Self-Efficacy and opportunity?
I’ve had two incredibly stimulating weeks. Last week I attended, for the very first time, the IATEFL Conference in Liverpool. It was a wonderful chance to meet old friends and, … Continue reading Including inclusion in your classroom: a lesson from diversity
One of the most beautiful countries I’ve been to is Portugal. This tiny land, at the far end of Europe, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean is both beautiful … Continue reading Portugal, Captain Marvel, and learning: the role of emotions in academic achievement – spoiler alert
We finally got to the end of this three-post series on how to use the Science of Learning to make learning more effective! Check out Parts 1 (ENGAGE) and 2 … Continue reading Part 3. Consolidation
This is the second part of a three-post series on how the Science of Learning can be used to inform your practice as a teacher or a learner. If you’ve … Continue reading Part 2. Build knowledge
Hello, everyone! I’m excited to write my second blog post of the year and I hope you make good use of it. This will be the first part of a … Continue reading Part 1. Engage your Student
In loving memory of my father Sven Åke Lennart Hedlund (1942 – 2019) “To him an heir was afterward born, a son in his halls, whom heaven sent to … Continue reading Ode to Viking: Storytelling as a powerful learning tool
Ever heard that kids are naturals when it comes to learning a language? Or maybe you know someone who gets easily discouraged from attending a second language course because they … Continue reading A critical period for language acquisition: let’s get critical
I’m an English teacher and have been working since 19 teaching in the private sector. I once wanted to be a doctor and went to a prep course to pass … Continue reading How I got a Chevening Scholarship #chosenforchevening
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