Archive for June, 2009

Cuisinaire Rods

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Hi Everyone,
I thought I would post something themed around learning, since we are teachers after all.
Anyone that has completed a TEFL type certification probably learnt about the benefits of Cuisinaire rods.
The rods (réglettes in the original French) are named after their inventor, Georges Cuisenaire (1891-1976), a Belgian primary school teacher, who published a book on [...]

New Zealand Slang

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Hi All,
I thought I would share some popular New Zealand slang with you today! - Firstly, to get the pronunciation correct, one must alter the key vowel sounds. This can be “fatal” in some situations, for example we pronounce six like sex! Lately I find myself altering my pronunciation with students now to ensure they [...]

DRUM AND BASS. NEVER STOPS DEFINING MY LIFE

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Hello fellow teachers and readers,
The topic may be a little odd, but after reading, you will understand!…. and….. if you don’t know what Drum and Bass is, please ask me and I will copy some of this wonderful music for you!
Anyway - Here’s an overview of why I’m married, why I’m in Barcelona, why I [...]