Embarrassing moments
A selection of your classroom anecdotes involving embarrassing situations.
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Anecdote: A fruity lesson
A fruity double-entendre by Brooks Emerson.
Anecdote: Amnesiacs
John Routledge's class of students turn a class game back on him.
Anecdote: An unfortunate misunderstanding
Sheena Bruet-Patel shares this winning anecdote that reminds us of the questions teachers should never ask their students!
Anecdote: Anyone for punting?
Becky Sparks shares her winning anecdote about the hazards involved in trying to be an entertaining summer school teacher.
Anecdote: Coffeepotting
Becky Sparks shares a winning anecdote on mischievous students in Italy.
Anecdote: Cut up about homework
An embrassing anecdote from Hillary Leben.
Anecdote: Dictatorial teaching
Gabrielle Klingelhofer tells us her amusing board marker story.
Anecdote: Did she do the exam or not?
An anedcdote by Jane Roberts on the importance of proper pronunciation.
Anecdote: Don't drink and teach
A very valuable lesson by Brian Macdonald on why you should never drink the night before a class.
Anecdote: Drinking on the job
An overheard sentence leads to an hilarious comeback for Anna Kruk.
Anecdote: High kicks in Tajikistan
Thanks to Kevin McCaughey for sharing this unforgettable anecdote that is every teacher's worst nightmare!
Anecdote: Hold on tight!
An embrassing clothing malfunction happened to one unfortunate teacher.
Anecdote: Hot male
Andrew Donelan tells us how an unfortunate spelling mistake occurred when using the internet with a class.
Anecdote: I am hard
Willow Vanderbosch gives us an anecdote about an a Chinese student with an unfortunate English name.
Anecdote: Keeping up appearances
Andrea Stoll shares an anecdote about some DVD confusion.
Anecdote: Latest fashion
Vicky Lopez wears the wrong outfit to one new class.
Anecdote: Not to be recommended
Chris Ellison gives us an anecdote about an unfortunate incident with a board marker.
Anecdote: Rogue underpants
An embarrassing anecdote involving underpants from Andrew James
Anecdote: Speak up!
Marcia's advice to her students comes back to haunt her in this amusing anecdote.
Anecdote: Taking precautions
Read about Rochelle Watson's embarrassing word slip-up.
Anecdote: Tell me about your job
John Walker's feigned lack of knowledge leads to an embarrassing explanation by one of his students.
Anecdote: The chair
A chair proves to be Justin O'Coner's downfall.
Anecdote: The cow
Hannah Cotterill's post-it note game leads to an amusing scene!
Anecdote: The joys of winter!
A clothing-related anecdote from Ann Bataillard
Anecdote: The ultimate ice-breaker
A bag-related incided breaks the ice with Catherine Richards Golini's students.
Anecdote: Throw the dice
Karina Morganti's anecdote highlights the importance of always listening to instructions.
Anecdote: Time of the month
An embarrassing anecdote from Beth Ovens
Anecdote: Tough teacher
Appearances can be deceptive for Julian Romero in this anecdote about realia.