For our second Word of the Week, we have the word: This word actually kind of follows on from our first Word of the Week since “ecstatic” means that you are very happy and full of excitement. I feel like we hear this word less and less, with people often saying things like “very/so happy”, “really…
Word of the Week #1
For our first Word of the Week, we have the word: Whilst, no, this isn’t an English word, it felt fitting to begin the series with it anyway! Bonheur is a French word meaning “happiness” in English. It encompasses everything that “happiness” does in English and it can also be found in multiple French…
10 Unusual Bucket List Ideas
Need some inspiration for your bucket list but bored of the classic skydive and road trip ideas? Run out of ideas for this year or already thinking ahead to next year? Well look no further, here are ten unusual bucket list ideas that will hopefully spark your interest and give you a challenge to complete!…
Why Feeling Lost is a Good Thing
It’s not the destination but the journey that counts. I am lost at the moment. Well and truly lost. I don’t know if I’m in the right country, the right career path, or the right apartment. I’m questioning every decision that I’ve made up until now and I have no idea what to do next….
Top 5 Conseils pour Réussir le CAPES
Vous avez décidé de passer le concours d’enseignement (CAPES/CAFEP) mais vous ne savez pas par où commencer ? Les épreuves vous font peur ? Alors, laissez-moi vous donner mes top 5 conseils pour réussir le CAPES (ou le CAFEP) au premier coup ! Pour vous donner un peu de contexte, j’ai fait un Master MEEF…
How to Become an Optimist and Transform Your Life
[Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission from your purchases if you use these links, at no cost to you.] We’ve all seen the influencers on social media who seem to always be happy and living the perfect life. Whilst a perfect life is not real, there…
Why Teaching English is Hard as a Native Speaker
It is very common for people to think that teaching their native language will be easy. After all, you’ve spoken it all your life and have no problems understanding everything. Surely it can’t be that hard? Let me tell you that yes, it is that hard. So if you’re thinking about becoming an English teacher outside…
How To Stick To Your Habits in 2023
[Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission from your purchases if you use these links, at no cost to you.] We’re now two- and a-bit months in to 2023 and what started as a year full of hope and new habits may now be getting old. Habits…
5 Ways to Stay Organised as a Teacher
[Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission from your purchases if you use these links, at no cost to you.] I love being organised. There is nothing better than having everything ready in advance. So when I started working as a teacher, I was instantly excited to…
Prof d’anglais : mes fournitures scolaires
[DISCLAIMER : Cette page contient des liens affiliates. Si vous utilisez les liens, je recevrai une petite commission pour chaque achat.] S’il y a une chose que j’aime plus qu’enseigner, c’est d’acheter des fournitures scolaires. Depuis petite, j’ai une passion pour tout ce qui est de cahiers, carnets, jolis stylos, belles trousses, surligneurs. J’étais toujours,…