Coffee Talk: Vocabulary from Behind the Espresso Machine
My first week at a Sydney café, a customer asked for a 'flat white'. I nodded. Then I stared at the machine for a full minute with no idea what to do. The other barista…
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Hospitality Vocabulary: Restaurant & Bar English
I spent years as a sommelier at Sydney's best restaurants. Here's the language I used every single shift.
Building My Own Job Lead Automation System (and Why It Was Harder Than I Expected)
For the past few weeks, I've been building a system to automatically find English teaching and training opportunities in France using the official France Travail API. As someone based in La Réunion managing ADHD, bipolar,…
Day 4: AI-Powered Assessment for English Teaching and Learning
Assessment in ELT has evolved from **pen-and-paper tests** (1980s) to **computer-adaptive testing** (2000s) to **AI-powered, personalized feedback** (2026). Today’s tools don’t just measure learning—they predict gaps, adapt in real-time, and scaffolding next steps.
Day 3: Lesson Planning Frameworks
How to Plan an ELT Lesson in 2026
Systems vs Skills: The Two Types of Lesson
Systems · Skills the only two kinds of English lesson that exist.
Day 1: Welcome to Your 60-Day English Masterclass | Free Interactive Course
"Why everything you learned about 'teaching English' in school was backwards — and what to do instead."