By Joyanne James. Can you spot the difference between the sounds peer, pier, pear and pair? In some English varieties such as in Caribbean countries, they are all homophones, while in other varieties peer and pier are similar and pear and pair are similar. Have some fun with homophones by …

Bad grades can be very disappointing for students, parents and teachers. Added to the issues that caused the bad grades, students feel even worse with the results. Parents feel let down with bad grades after they have provided their children with everything they need. Teachers feel like failures after their …

An outspoken student is someone who has an opinion about almost everything and is not afraid to share it. This student is eager to answer every question posed by the teacher and often provides counterarguments to points made by others. Their confidence and enthusiasm can be both a blessing and …

The quiet student is often the most misunderstood individual in the classroom. This student rarely speaks, and when they do, it is usually in a low voice. They prefer to avoid attention, rarely volunteer for activities, and struggle with presentations. Despite their reserved nature, they often perform well in written …

 A lazy student is often perceived as sluggish, fatigued, and unmotivated. They may sit at the back of the class, uninterested in lessons, and sometimes even fall asleep. Some teachers make frequent attempts to wake them, while others ignore their behaviour, focussing on the more engaged students. However, laziness is …