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Choosing tools & programs

Honest comparisons of the apps, sites and coursebooks around young-learner English — and how to make them work together.

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Kahoot with 5-year-olds? Kinder alternatives that work

Kahoot shines from age 8 — for younger kids the reading, timers and rankings work against you. What to use instead, from paper bingo to calmer quizzes.

September 4, 2026 · 7 min read · Read →

The free shelf: sites worth bookmarking for kids' English

An honest shortlist of genuinely free websites for teaching children English — what each does best, where each falls short, and how to combine them.

September 4, 2026 · 8 min read · Read →

Printables vs apps: what the paper still wins

Screens win on audio and instant feedback; paper wins on motor skills, attention and zero setup. The honest scorecard, and the mixed diet that beats both.

September 4, 2026 · 6 min read · Read →

Teaching alongside Spotlight: a pack-by-module map

For teachers whose school runs the Spotlight coursebook: which free packs, games and printables slot into each module's theme — without replacing the book.

September 4, 2026 · 7 min read · Read →

English in primaria: pairing packs with LOMLOE & SEP themes

For teachers in Spain (LOMLOE) and Mexico (SEP): how standard primary English themes map onto free packs, games and printables. Honest caveats included.

September 4, 2026 · 7 min read · Read →

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