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 | 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...
by Englist | Feb 12, 2021 | Elementary, Englist blog
At Englist, we know that the most productive thing students can do is simply read. However, not all books are created equal. Finding books that connect with students, especially in their second language, is difficult, but also something Englist teachers pride...
