Archive - Sergio Pantoja I Professional Development for Teachers

She Passed C2 with an A—But That’s Not Why She’d Take the Course Again

Larissa once told me something that stayed with me long after our course had ended:

Jun 24 •

I Was Teaching English to a Yoga Instructor—Then He Said This

“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

Jun 19 •

Minimal Prep, Maximum Engagement: Ready-to-Go Lesson Ideas #1

Jun 17 •

The Teacher Trainer That I Never Want to Be

Why Empathy in Teacher Training is Not an Option, It's the Foundation.

Jun 10 •

Demystifying C2

Level C2, whilst it has been termed ‘Mastery’, is NOT intended to imply native-speaker or near native-speaker competence.

Jun 6 •

Everyone’s Student-Centered, Apparently

A Phrase So Flexible, It Can’t Be Wrong!

Jun 3 •

May 2025

On June 3rd, I’m sending out a special email with an exclusive offer you won’t find anywhere on my website—reserved only for teachers on my waiting…

May 30 •

What 3,000+ English Teachers Taught Me About Professional Growth

If there’s one thing I’ve been lucky enough to do over the years, it’s talk to teachers.

May 27 •

Food for Thought: When Passion Isn’t Enough

Okay, so quick story—I was binge-watching Pesadelo na Cozinha the other night, which is basically Brazil’s Kitchen Nightmares, right?

May 20 •

Why Writing in Exams Feels So Hard—Even If Your English Is Great

How content knowledge shapes success in advanced writing exams

May 13 •

The Attitudes That Hold Students Back:

Lessons from 23 Years of Teaching English

May 5 •

I’ve Been to London. Or Maybe I Went. Either Way, Grammar Is Hard.

Earlier this week, I received a message from a teacher who’s currently taking my Advanced Grammar for Teachers course.

May 1 •

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