Keep Calm and Teach English

A learning diary is a personal record that you use to track your progress in learning something new. It's more than just summarizing information; it's a tool for reflecting on what you've learned and how you've learned it. Here are some key aspects of a learning diary: Reflection : It helps you think critically about the material you're encountering. You can analyze it, make connections to your own experiences, and identify areas where you need more clarification. Self-assessment : By reflecting on your learning process, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses. This can help you adjust your learning strategies for better understanding and retention. Goal setting : You can use your diary to set goals for yourself and track your progress towards achieving them. Learning diaries can be used in various settings, such as: Formal education: Students can use them to keep track of what they're learning in class, ask questions, and identify areas where they need h

It's the most wonderful time of the year again and here in Greece, as in most European countries, we are spending it at home in quarantine. However this is no reason not to be festive; in fact we should try to keep our spirits up as much as possible so as to be able to support our students as well. So why not share an online Advent Calendar with our students as a treat? photo by  JillWellington An Advent Calendar is a special calendar used for counting the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas.  Advent calendars are usually a large rectangular card with "windows", one for each day of December leading up to and including Christmas Eve (December 24). Consecutive doors are opened every day beginning on December 1. The calendar windows open to reveal an image, a poem, a portion of a story, or a small gift, such as a toy or a chocolate item. The advent calendar that follows is a digital one. There is a new fun activity behind each door, from Kahoot quizes and filling in