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We approach the start of the upcoming academic year with renewed uncertainty: Will we be able to study face-to-face or will studies continue through distance learning, despite the optimism we enjoyed just a few months ago when it seemed that Covid-19 was under control? One prominent thought in my mind when anticipating what will be, concerns a supportive learning community.

When we return to school, there will be lots of things I think I will do differently. 

Give teens an opportunity to talk (preferably about themselves), use digital technology and make choices and motivation is suddenly not so elusive...

Sandy Millin gives five tips for teaching very low-level learners of English

‘Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it’ Dwight D. Eisenhower

I have taught ESL/EFL to adults and children and every class I have taught has provided me with opportunities to understand their learning process and help them along the way.

Just over a year ago, I asked my friends on Facebook for some advice. I had a new job, and I needed some guidance.

When I first started teaching I was under the fairy-tale like impression that if I did my best I would magically make all my students love English and couldn't imagine why anyone would start learning this fascinating language without wanting to.