Author Archives: Bren Brennan

Bren Brennan

About Bren Brennan

Bren initially trained here at SGI and then joined the staff in 2005. Since 2006, he has been teaching abroad in Budapest, Berlin and now in San Sebastian, Spain. He returns to teach at SGI London every summer and completed the DipTESOL last year. He also regularly writes posts for students here. Follow on twitter: @brenbrennan
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IATEFL Pecha Kucha and downloadable teacher posters

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Bren Brennan

  Last night was the IATEFL Pecha Kucha. It’s a fun event that is becoming a mainstay at some TEFL conferences. If you don’t know what it is, don’t worry because the host, Jeremy Harmer introduces the principles of Pecha … Continue reading →

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A big question raised by Jeremy Harmer’s IATEFL interview

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Bren Brennan

  I just watched a recording of Jeremy Harmer being interviewed at IATEFL Glasgow by the ubiquitous, Andi White and tech-head, Nik Peachey. Firstly, is there anyone in the TEFL game that doesn’t love Jezza? Sometimes, I’ve heard it being … Continue reading →

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IATEFL Glasgow talk-warmer: Willy Cardoso Q&A

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bren Brennan

  As the IATEFL GLASGOW 2012 vibe hots up…. we hear from another of the SGI A-Team, Willy Cardoso (@willycard) about his imminent talk. In case you missed it earlier today, click here to read the warmer for the ’sure-to-be-a-barnstormer’ talk … Continue reading →

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Technology in the Classroom – TESOL Spain Bilbao

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Bren Brennan

Reflections on TESOL Spain conference with an eye to technology in the classroom, plus tit-bits of gossip. Continue reading →

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Free TEFL lesson plan: Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Bren Brennan

Free TEFL lesson plan (including Student Worksheets & mp3) about Valentine’s Day. Detailed instructions to help TEFL teachers have a successful and entertaining class practising listening skills. Lots of communicative activities. Writing activities and ideas for homework. Continue reading →

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Improving DELTA/DipTESOL teaching practice

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Bren Brennan

How can we bring current classroom practice to bear in DELTA/DipTESOL assessment, so that the whole process becomes more relevant to 2012…and perhaps fairer for good teachers. Continue reading →

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Dogme Lesson vs DELTA level requirements

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Bren Brennan

Application of Trinity DIploma/DELTA level analysis to Luke Medding’s recently filmed Dogme lesson. Continue reading →

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EFL Lesson Plan: Signs – Romance

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Bren Brennan

Free TEFL lesson plan for newbie teachers – How to utilise a film about romance/living in the city with loads of discussion questions and ideas for your students. Continue reading →

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Lesson Plan for new TEFL teachers – 4 Presents for the English relatives

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Bren Brennan

Xmas Lesson Plan for TEFL newbie teachers Continue reading →

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Why Received Pronunciation for Business English recordings?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Bren Brennan

Received Pronunciation actors for Business English recordings is surely not helping students, is it? Continue reading →

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