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Book Review: The Rise of English: Global Politics and the Power of Language
Between the 17th and 20th century, an important theme was that of the nation-state. The idea of sovereignty became an idea that shaped...
Feb 2, 20233 min read


IELTS Writing Task Rubric
When preparing students for the writing section of the IELTS, I often emphasize the rubric. Understanding the rubric and exactly what is...
Jan 22, 20231 min read


Holistic Education
I recently had an interview with an international school and was asked what “holistic education” meant to me. Having worked in education...
Jan 16, 20231 min read


My Grad School Application Essays
For the past few years, I have been working with international students to help them navigate university applications around the world....
Jan 7, 20232 min read


IELTS Writing Task 2
In the writing section of the IELTS exam, candidates need to write a discursive essay. The question may have an opinion, problem, or...
Dec 13, 20221 min read


What is the IELTS?
The IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. It is an international standardized test of English language...
Nov 16, 20221 min read


Book Review - The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
I have been thinking about the impact of the internet on the way our brains work for a while now. As an educator, I understand the power...
Nov 3, 20221 min read


A Tuesday at Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
A couple of months ago, on a Tuesday afternoon, I finished my class at Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, where I have been teaching...
Oct 7, 20222 min read


7 Things I Learned as a High School Teacher
I spent 3 years teaching at an international private co-ed IB school in Bogota, Colombia. I taught the humanities and geography. In this...
Aug 16, 20223 min read


The Rhetorical Appeals of Ethos, Pathos and Logos
We communicate for different purposes and there are many manners in which we can communicate. And effective communication is one of the...
Jul 8, 20222 min read


The Day of the Triffids
One of my favorite genres of fiction is utopian/dystopian fiction. Such creative pieces of work that explore the wonders and horrors of...
Jun 28, 20223 min read


Enrichment Sessions for the Social Sciences
I have been working with students for International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement and IELTS preparation. And now, with exams over and...
Jun 13, 20221 min read


TED Talk - Play, passion, purpose by Tony Wagner
Back in 2013 I was working with ETASHA Society, a Delhi based non-profit organization. We were building short term training programs to...
May 29, 20222 min read


IB Geography Paper 2 Tips
1. Focus on command terms and number of marks for each question Here are a few examples of short answer questions that each uses a...
May 13, 20222 min read


IB Geography Paper 2 Practice Tests
One of the most effective ways to revise is to practice as many past papers as you can. The more papers you practice, the more confident...
May 5, 20221 min read


A Review of "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things"
A few weeks ago a student of mine told me about a book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, that he had been recommended...
Apr 26, 20224 min read


Tips for IB Geography Paper 2 Infographic Question
Paper 2 of IB Geography has a 10-mark question based on an infographic. The infographic is based on content related to Unit 1, 2 or 3....
Apr 17, 20224 min read


IB Geography Units 1-3 Key Words
The core units for IB Geography, that all students, whether taking the subject in standard or higher level, must study, are the...
Apr 12, 20221 min read


Half a Crossword – A Fun Vocabulary Activity
A colleague of mine (thank you Dan!) recently told me about an information gap activity called Half a Crossword. Since finding out about...
Apr 8, 20221 min read


If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail
The other day I was watching King Richard, a biographical sports drama film about the life of Richard Williams, the father of tennis...
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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