I used to do a talk called Ten Things I Think I Know About Teaching. Most of the time, I got nods of agreement for the first five… 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…”
My first stage appearance ….
Everyone has a story about the first time they had to stand up in front of people to sing, tap dance, recite poetry, play the flugelhorn etc.… Read more “My first stage appearance ….”
What Albert Finney taught me about motivation ….
I wonder if all bloggers are obsessive about their stats. I freely admit that, since I started blogging again after a long break, I check the stats… Read more “What Albert Finney taught me about motivation ….”
