I haven’t posted for a while as I have been very busy, but I have just read this comment on a site dedicated to helping students learn English. I think… read more →
I haven’t had much chance to do a lot of online teaching lately as I have been snowed under juggling Examining, teaching corporate classes and entertaining a whirlwind of a… read more →
Bangkok may be flooded, but I am still teaching! It could be weeks until the waters recede so we need to keep some normality. FLOOD (v) To cover a place… read more →
I have just taught a student who was confused by the different meanings of ‘work’ and ‘job’. WORK= A verb and a noun. It is uncountable. e.g: I have a… read more →
This weekend I renewed my University of Cambridge Examiner status for the KET, PET, Movers, Starters and Flyers speaking exams. I passed, but this year seemed harder than last; must… read more →
I am about to tear my hair out. The washing machine has leaked everywhere again. Time to call the plumber! TEAR YOUR HAIR OUT (idiom) To be anxious, frustrated, or… read more →
Yesterday I took some visiting friends to Lumpini Park in central Bangkok for some ice cream and the opportunity to see some Monitor Lizards. In twenty minutes we saw a Monitor… read more →
A plea to my next door neighbours: “Please turn the K pop down, I am trying to teach a Russian student who does not understand the appeal of Asian pop… read more →
Cooking Massaman curry, a classic Thai dish. Something tells me it won’t be haute cuisine! HAUTE CUISINE cooking of a very high standard, especially French cooking
The weather today in Bangkok is so hot and muggy, sometimes I wish I was back in England. Time to go for a swim! MUGGY (adj): informal. muggy weather is… read more →
