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The cure to boring grammar presentations?
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Hey, it’s Robbie. If you liked the PowerPoint tutorial I shared a few days ago, you’ll dig today’s email. Today’s tip is a simple transition technique I rarely see teachers use… but when done well, it makes your slides feel far more alive. Especially during grammar presentations. Animations are something I’ve always enjoyed experimenting with. Slightly niche hobby, I know. But judging by the replies last time, I’m not alone. Here’s how this one looks in action: Instead of jumping abruptly between slides, elements move across the screen. Characters can walk into the next scene. Dialogue can continue. The whole thing feels more like a story and less like a slideshow. It works particularly well if you like teaching grammar through storytelling. And if you’re teaching younger learners? It doesn’t hurt in the daily Olympic event known as “Competing With Smartphones.” If you want to see how to create transitions like this, you can watch the short tutorial here. Hope it's helpful. Have a great weekend, Robbie P.S. If you enjoy lessons that use this kind of visual flow... Then you'll want to check out my ESL Animated Lesson Mega Bundle, if you haven't already. Yes, you'll get no-prep lessons, interactive grammar presentations, games, and activities you can start using immediately... But you'll also be free to make your own changes since everything is fully editable. So you can tweak, adapt, and add parts to match your own unique style. |
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Hey, it’s Robbie. Just a quick heads-up before the TpT sale ends today. If you were thinking about picking up my Job Interviews + Business Meetings bundle, you can still get it for less than usual while the sale is live. These are the kinds of lessons you’re glad to have ready when a student tells you they have an interview coming up, or says, “I need to speak more in meetings at work.” The Job Interview lesson helps learners understand what interviewers are looking for, organise stronger...
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