by Englist | May 28, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog
“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good” – John Steinbeck Last month, a student of mine wrote a four-part love story starring two capybaras. It was silly, creative, and wonderful—and it never would’ve happened if I’d graded...
by Englist | May 16, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog, Learning resources
At Englist, we believe that reading regularly is one of the most powerful ways students can improve their English. But building strong reading habits takes time, and the right books. Finding stories that engage students, especially in their second language, can be a...
by Englist | May 3, 2025 | Englist blog, Learning resources
A letter from a teacher who’s been there Hi, Ms. Chiou here, and I have ADHD. I didn’t know that growing up. I was never the “hyper” kid bouncing off the walls or screaming at the top of her lungs. I was a good student when I liked the subject, and an absolute ghost...
by Englist | Apr 14, 2025 | Englist blog, Learning resources
Is Chinese bad? When I first started teaching English in Taiwan about 15 years ago, the golden rule at every school that I taught at was “NO CHINESE”. At these schools, the worst thing a student, or God forbid, a teacher could do was speak Chinese. School management...
by Englist | Mar 29, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog
Before you read about scheduling and your child, take a moment and answer the following questions. Choose the answer that most closely reflects your situation: 1. When was the last time your child had time off school and other scheduled activities and had “nothing to...
by Englist | Mar 20, 2025 | Elementary, Englist blog, Learning resources
Every day across Taiwan, students at buxibans, bilingual programs, and “international” schools open American textbooks filled with stories about the 4th of July, historical figures like George Washington, and jokes that don’t quite land. Taiwanese parents and...
