The other evening, I was talking to my daughter Rowan and a couple of other people about phones and other devices and Rowan came up with an… Read more “What would you rather do – stop the exploitation of child workers in Africa? Or pay $30,000 for a mobile phone?”
Who CARES what English people have for breakfast?
Before you start reading, can I apologise for the advertisements that appear when you read this on phone or tablet, or at least when I do – a series of images of young women… Read more “Who CARES what English people have for breakfast?”
Reading aloud is a complete waste of time.
This is a re-write of a blog I did eons ago. I got into a discussion about the subject more recently with a bunch of teachers, so… Read more “Reading aloud is a complete waste of time.”
The pressures of modern motherhood – why good enough is good enough
I’m copying this interview that my daughter Anya Hayes did about writing her book The Supermum Myth. I hope it will be interesting to all parents, mums… Read more “The pressures of modern motherhood – why good enough is good enough”
The Army Sketch, by Doug Case and Ken Wilson
Scene: An army parade ground Characters: Captain, Private Large, Private Small, Private Potter The Captain and Privates Large and Small can be played by male or female actors. Private… Read more “The Army Sketch, by Doug Case and Ken Wilson”
The Hotel Sketch, by Doug Case and Ken Wilson
Characters: Receptionist, female, Italian Tourist, male, British The receptionist is standing at reception. The tourist enters Receptionist: Ah! Bongiorno! Tourist: Pardon? Receptionist: Bongiorno! Tourist: Sorry. I don’t… Read more “The Hotel Sketch, by Doug Case and Ken Wilson”
My first attempt at flash fiction
Kit de Waal Last September, I did a masterclass on flash fiction with Kit de Waal. Kit is a really excellent presenter, very down to earth and… Read more “My first attempt at flash fiction”
Britain’s pyramids of talent
It’s a bit pants in the UK at the moment … What with Brexit and the general incompetence of the people supposedly in charge, Britain, Great Britain… Read more “Britain’s pyramids of talent”
Old white males – what a nuisance!
This post is for people involved in English Language Teaching. If you aren’t, you’re welcome to read it because there might be one or two amusing observations,… Read more “Old white males – what a nuisance!”
The English Teaching Theatre – how it nearly never started…
This is a re-publishing of an old post that someone has asked to read. For some reason, the original appears in big blue capital letters and I… Read more “The English Teaching Theatre – how it nearly never started…”
