- ING-lish: Rule 4 for Adding -ing to Verbs in English
- List of English Words With th Sounds
- ING-lish: Spelling the -ing Form of Verbs Correctly, Rule 1
- Activity: Using Picture Prompts in the ESL Classroom
- Teaching Abroad: How to Find Agencies Online
- Introductory Lessons to George Orwell's "1984" Part 1: You're Not the Boss of Me!
- ESL Tip: The Sounds of The C
- Das Kino: Types of Movies in German
- "th" Words List
- Think Like This: Practice with the Two "th" Sounds in English
About Me
I am currently teaching English in an American-style Middle and High School, although my usual subject is mathematics, and I am also qualified to teach German. Basically, anything involving playing with words and numbers is my thing!
A native English speaker, I love learning new languages - especially those with a "different" orthography - ideally by living in the country where the target language is normally spoken. Studying a language provides a fascinating insight into the local culture. Mandarin Chinese is probably my favourite so far. To various levels of aptitude, I also speak Scots Gaelic, Japanese, Russian, Turkish, Italian, Greek and Arabic.
I believe in education for life and try to impart a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge in my students: perhaps, better said, a thirst for experience!
I am currently writing in three channels on Bright Hub: K-12 Learning, Homework and Study Tips, and Language Learning.
My Awards & Certifications
MA (Hons) in German
PGCE in Maths and German
TEFL
My Experience
Teacher of German (Scotland - secondary schools and adults)
Teacher of EFL (Austria and Japan - KG to adults)
Teacher of ESL (Scotland and UAE - adults, China - young children)
Teacher of English (UAE - middle and high school)
Teacher of mathematics (Scotland, China, UAE - middle school to adults)
Education Advisor in mathematics (UAE - middle and high school)
My Latest Articles
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Basic Angle Types: Mathematics Classroom Activity Using Cards
This differentiated team activity is suitable for mixed ability children up to Grade 7. We have some great free downloads to encourage learning on angle types which can be used again and again.Published on June 29, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Keep Up to Date with your CV
How current is your curriculum vitae? Looking for a new job can get off to a flying start if you keep it constantly updated. These tips will help you to include pertinent information and sift out what is irrelevant.Published on May 24, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Teaching Abroad: How to Find Agencies Online
Continuing our Teaching Abroad series, we now look at some agencies who can help to match make you with the right employer.Published on May 23, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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