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More Observations on Observation–Refreshed and Refreshing

December 18, 2014

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5 Lessons in 5 Minutes

December 16, 2014

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A Hand in Language Learning

December 11, 2014

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Review: English for the Zombie Apocalypse (EZA)

November 18, 2014

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Inspired by my PLN No. 4–Picture Stories

November 12, 2014

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Appreciating what we don’t have

August 28, 2014

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The Long Goodbye

August 24, 2014

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From Turkey to Gabon

August 22, 2014

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An open letter to my old students

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#IATEFL 2014 – Blogging and Social Media for CPD

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DaveDodgson: Manama, Bahrain; Hi! My name's David and I'm the ICT Coordinator at the British Council in Bahrain. I hold an MA in EdTech & TESOL from the University of Manchester and a Trinity Dip TESOL. I also work freelance as a teacher trainer and online instructor. To find out more about me, please check out the aptly named er.... 'About me' page. :)
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