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shayna posted an update: For the past few days I have had so much fun with […]

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:47:50 +0700

For the past few days I have had so much fun with my students!

The different approaches I use to suit their needs in learning English has been very entertaining😄

I have also put what I’ve learnt, doing some self-study courses, into action and the outcome has been good! As teachers, we need to help our students to the best of their abilities.…

shayna posted an update: One of the reasons why I love what I do is having […]

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:02:11 +0700

One of the reasons why I love what I do is having great relationships with my students☺️

Daisy and I mostly had a free discussion on our cities, what a city is and what we do for fun in our cities. 🌆

Daisy got to learn about my city in South Africa and I got to learn about her city in China with a little bit of China history!

By having a…

prudencesibanda posted an update: I just got my TEFL Certificate and I'm looking forward […]

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:20:52 +0700

I just got my TEFL Certificate and I’m looking forward to start teaching. I really can’t wait 💃

Sarah posted an update: I just want to get into Happy Teachers Academy training, […]

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:05:19 +0700

I just want to get into Happy Teachers Academy training, I don’t know what to expect but i’m happy for this new journey

edna posted an update: Sometimes parents are unsure about how much support to […]

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:38:30 +0700

Sometimes parents are unsure about how much support to give their child during lessons. Some parents over-support or over-engage, while others may not support enough or may become distracted. I shared my ideas with ChatGPT, and it helped me create this image to explain expectations clearly from the very beginning — especially for parents who…

Melissa posted an update: Today, my student Ayden practiced the present continuous […]

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:22:43 +0700

Today, my student Ayden practiced the present continuous in a fun, silly way that didn’t get boring at all. All it took was a subject (who), an action, and a “what,” and he was able to create endless Christmas-themed sentences. Well done, Ayden! A video will be added soon. 🎄✨

shayna posted an update: Casey is learning about the different subjects in school […]

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:54:59 +0700

Casey is learning about the different subjects in school and I’ve realised to make it more fun and interactive for her is by creating a coloured spinning wheel, so that when it lands on a colour she must guess what subject is shown in the picture.

This activity makes her think and remember the names of the different subjects. She is doing so…

edna posted an update: Helping children become little detectives is such […]

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:36:51 +0700

Helping children become little detectives is such an important part of learning. After teaching letter sounds and alternative spellings, we guide them to detect and identify which spelling pattern belongs to each word. This helps them self-correct, grow in confidence, and improve their writing. Happy teaching! 🌟✏️

#HappyTeaching…

Blue posted an update: In today’s lesson, Teacher Liv and Ella had a wonderful […]

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:48:26 +0700

In today’s lesson, Teacher Liv and Ella had a wonderful conversation about family and friends.

Ella confidently shared stories about the people she loves — from how many members are in her family to the names of her friends. Ella’s enthusiasm and curiosity made the discussion interactive and fun!

It’s amazing seeing Ella express herself with so…

shayna posted an update: I'm very proud of my two students, Casey and Cici.

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:15:53 +0700

I’m very proud of my two students, Casey and Cici.

I haven’t had Casey for long, but I can already see she’s improving so much and with the little “Who am I?” games, it helps her to compare between two characters easily. I like playing this game with her, because it helps her critically think how she’s going to compare two characters…

Blue posted an update: Today’s lesson was a beautiful reminder of how powerful […]

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:14:21 +0700

Today’s lesson was a beautiful reminder of how powerful encouragement can be. Teacher Monicca guided little Lily through an activity where she had to identify the toys and place them in the correct box.

At first, Lily struggled to read the full sentence and choose the right answer. With Teacher Monicca’s patience and a clever hint to help her…

Blue posted an update: In today’s lesson, Teacher Liv and Peter turned language […]

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:08:30 +0700

In today’s lesson, Teacher Liv and Peter turned language learning into a fun and interactive adventure! After watching a video with different toys, they explore the topic by analyzing the colorful toy pictures on the board.

Peter practiced identifying each toy, and with a little guidance, he began building sentences all on his own! Teacher Liv…

Melissa posted an update: What hands-on strategies have you tried for teaching […]

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:14:21 +0700

What hands-on strategies have you tried for teaching tricky pronunciations?

My student struggles with pronunciation, and in an offline classroom I would use sound segmentation or Elkonin boxes with bottle caps or Lego pieces to help students break up sounds and learn how to read and pronounce bigger words. (Cartoon image shows an…

Melissa posted an update: Snakes and Ladders isn’t a new game for most of us, but […]

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:41:05 +0700

Snakes and Ladders isn’t a new game for most of us, but it’s an amazing tool for drilling and repetition especially with young learners without it ever feeling boring! In this activity, my student is practicing different fruit, vegetable, and drink vocabulary. He needed a bit more repetition, so this game was the perfect fit. It only took a…

Nadia posted an update: Looking for fun ways to practice the days of the week? […]

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:58:28 +0700

Looking for fun ways to practice the days of the week? 🤔

Try these worksheets and games, and adapt them to make activities more interactive. You can add word banks or break the words into syllables for those who need to practice word decoding!

Nadia posted an update: Why settle for a dry grammar rule when you could scoop […]

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:17:50 +0700

Why settle for a dry grammar rule when you could scoop up some sweet learning instead?

This can help your students show you if they know their subject–verb rule!

Blue posted an update: In today’s lesson, with Teacher Lara and Hardy was filled […]

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:50:04 +0700

In today’s lesson, with Teacher Lara and Hardy was filled with fun learning!

In the beginning, Teacher Lara encouraged Hardy to revisit their previous lesson on prepositions. Using picture cards, Hardy matched each preposition to the correct image, thinking carefully about where it should be placed.

After mastering the pictures, Hardy brought the…

Blue posted an update: Here comes Kane again!Teacher Melissa guided Kane through […]

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:48:31 +0700

Here comes Kane again!

Teacher Melissa guided Kane through a fun and focused reading activity! With the help of visual aids, Kane confidently answered the questions written on the board, including the target vocabulary words.

Through this activity, Kane practiced reading full sentences correctly and used critical thinking to understand each…

Blue posted an update: In this lesson, Teacher Shande prepared a fun […]

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:43:11 +0700

In this lesson, Teacher Shande prepared a fun and interactive activity for Stella.

All throughout the lesson, Stella worked hard to spot the vocabulary words hidden in the bushes using her flashlight and carefully matched them to the correct pictures on the board.

Stella showed great effort and growing confidence. This creativity helps the…

Melissa: Rebecca is one of my new students. She speaks well but […]

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:20:47 +0700

Rebecca is one of my new students. She speaks well but is quite shy and gets easily distracted, so I decided to take things slowly. We focused on learning the months of the year and different types of weather, while also building her vocabulary. Instead of asking her to repeat new words constantly, I used an approach I saw a few years ago from …

shayna posted an update: Being a teacher is so rewarding, because as you teach […]

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:15:51 +0700

Being a teacher is so rewarding, because as you teach the students you also build a bond with them😊

This is Emily and today, she was so excited to do a little activity of building a face (I learnt that from Teacher Nadia and Teacher Melissa during the course: teaching young learners online – foundations for meaningful, play-based learning)…

Blue posted an update: In today’s lesson, Teacher Melissa implemented an engaging […]

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:55:55 +0700

In today’s lesson, Teacher Melissa implemented an engaging hands-on activity to reinforce fruit vocabulary.

Teacher Melissa set up a fruit stand and encouraged Zhang Shao to choose the fruits he liked. As she placed each item into the basket, Zhang Shao practiced identifying the fruits and read them out loud!

This activity effectively combined…

shayna posted an update: I love what I do🥰It warms my heart when my students have […]

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:46:37 +0700

I love what I do🥰

It warms my heart when my students have fun in the lessons!

Jackson and I had so much fun identifying what ‘ache’ you get by using actions. It’s much different than our normal lessons, but he thoroughly enjoyed it! It’s easier and more fun to identify words faster with the action, that way the learner understands better what…

Blue posted an update: In this video, Teacher Shanece and Kane discussed […]

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:43:06 +0700

In this video, Teacher Shanece and Kane discussed the sources. Kane was curious and eager to learn, asking great questions while Shanece provided examples and explanations.

As the lesson progressed, Kane confidently shared his own ideas about fossil fuels and their uses demonstrating not only understanding but also creativity and…

Brent posted an update: Welcome the HTA Vietnam TeamWe are proud to introduce […]

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:12:35 +0700

Welcome the HTA Vietnam Team

We are proud to introduce the HTA Vietnam Team — a group of passionate educators and specialists working alongside HTA and EIV to support the growth of English teachers across Vietnam.

Each member brings unique strengths:

– Experienced educators with strong expertise in teaching and course design,

– Innovative teachers…

Blue posted an update: In this lesson, Teacher Liv and Lucas discussed […]

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:12:01 +0700

In this lesson, Teacher Liv and Lucas discussed different places to explore.

Through discussions, Lucas discovered the unique features of each environment and learned about some amazing forest animals.

This lesson helped students build their vocabulary, curiosity, and understand how different animals live in the jungle.

Lucas expressed his own…

nhi posted a new post, on the site Happy Teachers Academy

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:05:02 +0700

Lesson Breakdown: How to Build an Engaging Lesson Flow

Join international teachers in exploring how to design an effective English lesson — from Warmer to Recap! In this video, we analyze Teacher Nora’s real…

Blue posted an update: In this engaging lesson, Teacher Liv and Kary explored […]

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:18:12 +0700

In this engaging lesson, Teacher Liv and Kary explored the topic of why people want change and why they seek services. Together, they discussed real-life examples like moving for better education, healthcare, or job opportunities and reflected on how these choices shape communities and people’s lives.

Teacher Liv always made the discussion…

Blue posted an update: In today’s lesson, Teacher Chantal and little YiChen […]

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:40:48 +0700

In today’s lesson, Teacher Chantal and little YiChen explored the exciting world of Zoo Animals!

Since YiChen is still a beginner, Teacher Chantal patiently guided him in class, encouraging YiChen to repeat and reread each new vocabulary word with confidence.

Through cheerful repetition and kind words of praise, YiChen became more comfortable…

Blue posted an update: Teacher Liv is known for being patient and engaging […]

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:19:13 +0700

Teacher Liv is known for being patient and engaging teaching style.

She always makes sure her students don’t just memorize new vocabulary but truly understand what each word means and how to use it in different situations.

With her clear explanations and creative classroom activities, learning new words becomes an exciting adventure for her…

Blue posted an update: Today’s lesson was all about rolling into knowledge. […]

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:15:13 +0700

Today’s lesson was all about rolling into knowledge.
Teacher Nadia brought a fun twist to learning using the dice, not just for play, but for expanding vocabulary and creativity!

Every time the dice landed on a number, Robert had a special task:
He will read the sentence aloud, and he will create his own sentence by the picture shown on the…

shayna posted an update: In today's lesson, Winston got to explore […]

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:43:49 +0700

In today’s lesson, Winston got to explore ‘addition’ through the fun game of ‘Snakes and Ladders’.

This lesson was filled with laughter and anticipation on who will win😅

He thoroughly enjoyed it, being able to do the ‘addition’ problems and finally winning the game. 🥇🏆

Blue posted an update: In this lesson, Teacher Shayna is turning grammar into […]

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:40:54 +0700

In this lesson, Teacher Shayna is turning grammar into a colorful journey!

To help Chasen master comparatives and adjectives, she’s using a unique and highly effective visual technique: color-coded traffic signs!

By writing words in colors that match traffic signals, Teacher Shayna gives Chasen a visual roadmap to follow. This clever approach…

edna posted an update: 🎯 Tic Tac Toe with a twist! Reviewing vocabulary doesn’t […]

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:10:48 +0700

🎯 Tic Tac Toe with a twist!
Reviewing vocabulary doesn’t have to be boring — we turn it into a game! 🙌
After a long school day, this fun starter helps my students relax, laugh, and learn without even realizing it. 💬✨

#HappyTeaching #ESLTeaching #Engaging #FunLearning #TicTacToe #VocabularyGame #PlayToLearn

edna posted an update: ✨ When blending feels tricky, we make it fun! 💫 Our […]

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:05:27 +0700

✨ When blending feels tricky, we make it fun! 💫
Our little reader got some adorable animal helpers today — because blending has never been this cute! 🐻🐰🐱
Making learning engaging, one smile at a time ❤️

#HappyTeaching #ESLTeaching #Engaging #FunPhonics #BlendingMadeFun #JoyfulLearning

shayna posted an update: Today's lesson was so much fun with Ziying, […]

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:31:52 +0700

Today’s lesson was so much fun with Ziying, playing ‘Snakes and Ladders’ 🤩

He thoroughly enjoyed it! Ziying got to learn the ‘S’ sound in words and with using ‘Snakes and Ladders’, with the pictures, it made the lesson more fun😌

Blue posted an update: In today’s fun lesson, Teacher Monicca and Mia explored […]

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:58:12 +0700

In today’s fun lesson, Teacher Monicca and Mia explored the topic of body parts through engaging conversation and hands-on activities. Although Mia seems a little distracted at times, Teacher Monicca kept her interested and focused with a creative and interactive approach.

To reinforce learning, Teacher Monicca introduced an exciting activity…

Melissa posted an update: There are so many exciting ways to do this scavenger […]

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:18:29 +0700

There are so many exciting ways to do this scavenger hunt activity! It’s always such a hit in my classes fun, engaging, and super quick to set up. Adding a background really makes the topic come alive and gets everyone even more excited to join in!

Blue posted an update: In today’s exciting lesson, Kiki and Teacher Shande […]

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:57:04 +0700

In today’s exciting lesson, Kiki and Teacher Shande explored the fun things you can do on a windy day, and guess what Kiki chose? Flying a kite!

With the wind whistling and the sky wide open, it was the perfect time to learn a new phrase: “high up”.

Teacher Shande introduced the phrase in a fun and simple way, and Kiki was quick to catch on! With…

shayna posted an update: Echo has grown so much in her English vocabulary, only […]

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:38:18 +0700

Echo has grown so much in her English vocabulary, only after a few lessons🥰

I try and learn a little bit of Chinese associated with the words she is learning in English and it helps her a lot! I tend to communicate more with her. She is always smiling and it seems that she enjoys every lesson😊

This lesson, she was learning how to be polite, what…

Brent posted an update: Hi teachers! We just finished session 2 of the full […]

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:18:14 +0700

Hi teachers! We just finished session 2 of the full course, Teaching Young Learners: Foundations for Meaningful, Play-Based Learning. It’s great to connect with teachers from around the world and share fun, practical teaching ideas.

Melissa posted an update: Meet my student Ayden! His dad asked that we practice the […]

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:45:20 +0700

Meet my student Ayden! His dad asked that we practice the past simple tense, but knowing Ayden, we had to make it fun! 😄 So, he came up with a hilarious story about a dinosaur delaying his flight. 🦖✈️ There are a few small errors on the board (I wasn’t feeling my best that day), but nevertheless well done, Ayden! 👏

Blue posted an update: In this lesson, Teacher Lara turned learning into […]

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:21:42 +0700

In this lesson, Teacher Lara turned learning into an adventure! She created interactive compound word game especially for Yanzhen making language learning both exciting and meaningful.

Together, they explored how two simple words can be combined to form one new word — like butter + fly = butterfly, jelly + fish = jellyfish.

With a big smile and…

shayna posted an update: My short journey with Ziying has been very rewarding! […]

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:28:56 +0700

My short journey with Ziying has been very rewarding!

Today, he was able to make his own sentences by looking at the picture, using the words provided and then reading the sentences without hesitation or assistance.

This activity helped Ziying understand the different ways on how to construct simple sentences just by focusing on the…

Brent Strydom posted a new post, on the site Happy Teachers Academy

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:09:55 +0700

Free Session#3 - Principles of How Young Children Learn English

Register for a FREE Workshop Session – 1 of 6 In this session, you will practice how to apply the core principles of teaching language…

Blue posted an update: Meet Misha. A trial student with Teacher Monicca's […]

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:13:37 +0700

Meet Misha. A trial student with Teacher Monicca’s class. The student seems to have to be very high-energy and fully engage in the lesson.

With her creative teaching style, she skillfully captured Misha’s attention using Total Physical Response (TPR), clear instructions, and engaging strategies to guide the lesson smoothly.

Thanks to teacher…

Blue posted an update: In a fun and imaginative class, Teacher Shande and […]

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:02:06 +0700

In a fun and imaginative class, Teacher Shande and Chloe explored the wonders of what a magician can do.

Chloe stepped into the role of a magician herself! With her “magic hat,” she amazed her Teacher with her vivid and wonderful ideas of what might be inside — from the fastest horses to a flying moon cake and a lovely kitten!

Teacher Shande loved…

nhi posted a new post, on the site Happy Teachers Academy

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:48:08 +0700

Inductive Grammar Teaching

Grammar can be taught through various approaches. Today, with trainer Nadia, we’ll explore two effective methods—the Audiolingual Method and the Direct Method—as she demonstrates practical…

nhi posted a new post, on the site Happy Teachers Academy

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:53:51 +0700

Trailer Twinkl x HTA - Assessing Student Language

In this workshop, we will delve into practical assessment approaches that are crucial for evaluating where your students are in the language acquisition stage, especially…

nhi posted a new post, on the site Happy Teachers Academy

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:31:18 +0700

Trailer Developing Learning Habits for Lifelong Success

Many students face obstacles that hinder their progress, such as procrastination, lack of focus, or a fixed mindset. As educators, it’s our role to help…