Olivier ELZINGRE
@drolelz.bsky.social
High school teacher of French and English language (linguistics), year level coordinator, PhD holder, L2 motivation, interested in translating research into practice, lover of tennis
My son delivered me a smothered check mate, a forced combination after I thought I had a winning attack. In a swoop, he sacrificed a rook, and I almost fell off my chair when I saw it
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
My son delivered me a smothered check mate, a forced combination after I thought I had a winning attack. In a swoop, he sacrificed a rook, and I almost fell off my chair when I saw it
I started play chess because it was a way to spend time with my grandfather. Today I lost in 9 moves to a player ranked lower than me, and my ranking on chess.com is already low. I have to remind myself why I started playing because that makes me want to give up. I’m just terrible at this game.
October 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I started play chess because it was a way to spend time with my grandfather. Today I lost in 9 moves to a player ranked lower than me, and my ranking on chess.com is already low. I have to remind myself why I started playing because that makes me want to give up. I’m just terrible at this game.
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New blog post. frenchteachernet.blogspot.com/2025/09/what...
What is populism? A text + exercises.
I'm sharing here a resource I put together with the help of Chat GPT. It's an A-level text with accompanying exercises on the topic "C'est q...
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September 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
New blog post. frenchteachernet.blogspot.com/2025/09/what...
Obviously the US doesn’t have a gun problem. 🤦♂️
September 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Obviously the US doesn’t have a gun problem. 🤦♂️
Lucky today! Wordle 1,541 2/6
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September 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Lucky today! Wordle 1,541 2/6
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Tennis competition in Thursdays is equally about the game as it is about the after game spread. My teammate treated us to a wine from his collection, lifting the standard from here on I hope! 😂😂
September 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Tennis competition in Thursdays is equally about the game as it is about the after game spread. My teammate treated us to a wine from his collection, lifting the standard from here on I hope! 😂😂
Tonight I had the realisation that I would never beat my son again in chess. I told him so, and felt a surge of pride and affection for him. I remember when I beat my own dad at tennis, and realised I would never lose to him again. He was confused and furious. Still love him though.
August 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Tonight I had the realisation that I would never beat my son again in chess. I told him so, and felt a surge of pride and affection for him. I remember when I beat my own dad at tennis, and realised I would never lose to him again. He was confused and furious. Still love him though.
Binged on Mo, a series about a Palestinian refugee in US over long weekend. Both light and serious, def worth a watch.
June 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Binged on Mo, a series about a Palestinian refugee in US over long weekend. Both light and serious, def worth a watch.
A former student dropped by at work today as part of an alumni thing and told me he has a part in Henry V because his French was so good! He joked he was going to credit me. Told him it was the LEAST he could do 😂😂😂
May 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A former student dropped by at work today as part of an alumni thing and told me he has a part in Henry V because his French was so good! He joked he was going to credit me. Told him it was the LEAST he could do 😂😂😂
Fantasising about selling house, buying a caravan and hit the road for next 20 years.
May 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Fantasising about selling house, buying a caravan and hit the road for next 20 years.
Athletics day today. I was manning the javelin. Next to me, high jump. Y10 boy jumps, missed the mattress and dislocated his shoulder. lot of pain. I went to him, ‘Seb, you ok?!!!!!?’
‘Sir, argh aaaaahrgh. You had a hair cut this weekend’
I kid you not. Through the pain, that’s what he told me.
‘Sir, argh aaaaahrgh. You had a hair cut this weekend’
I kid you not. Through the pain, that’s what he told me.
April 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Athletics day today. I was manning the javelin. Next to me, high jump. Y10 boy jumps, missed the mattress and dislocated his shoulder. lot of pain. I went to him, ‘Seb, you ok?!!!!!?’
‘Sir, argh aaaaahrgh. You had a hair cut this weekend’
I kid you not. Through the pain, that’s what he told me.
‘Sir, argh aaaaahrgh. You had a hair cut this weekend’
I kid you not. Through the pain, that’s what he told me.
Interested in learning more about TPRS for foreign language classes. Could you recommend resources and references?
April 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Interested in learning more about TPRS for foreign language classes. Could you recommend resources and references?
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🎙️ A look back at Ep. #100 of The Motivated Classroom podcast with Dr. Richard Ryan, co-founder of Self-Determination Theory! Discover Dr. Ryan's practical insights behind one of the most influential motivational theories.
🎧 Listen back in full here:
www.liamprinter.com/podcast
youtu.be/LcgpezYXUVA
🎧 Listen back in full here:
www.liamprinter.com/podcast
youtu.be/LcgpezYXUVA
Dr. Liam Printer and Dr. Richard Ryan, of Self Determination Theory, on The Motivated Classroom pod
YouTube video by The Motivated Classroom
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January 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
🎙️ A look back at Ep. #100 of The Motivated Classroom podcast with Dr. Richard Ryan, co-founder of Self-Determination Theory! Discover Dr. Ryan's practical insights behind one of the most influential motivational theories.
🎧 Listen back in full here:
www.liamprinter.com/podcast
youtu.be/LcgpezYXUVA
🎧 Listen back in full here:
www.liamprinter.com/podcast
youtu.be/LcgpezYXUVA
Here’s today cryptic clue from cluedle
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I find those more difficult than minute cryptic. I got the answer for this clue but kind of mistakenly so…
Single copy missing header (4)
I find those more difficult than minute cryptic. I got the answer for this clue but kind of mistakenly so…
April 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Here’s today cryptic clue from cluedle
Single copy missing header (4)
I find those more difficult than minute cryptic. I got the answer for this clue but kind of mistakenly so…
Single copy missing header (4)
I find those more difficult than minute cryptic. I got the answer for this clue but kind of mistakenly so…
Failed at connection today but cryptic crosswords going well :) check out this one cluedle.theoutlier.co.za?utm_campaign...
Cluedle: The Outlier
Test your cryptic clue skills with a clue a day.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Failed at connection today but cryptic crosswords going well :) check out this one cluedle.theoutlier.co.za?utm_campaign...
Back in the dark side there is a conversation around content knowledge and general teaching practice, affirming that general teaching practice is inferior to content knowledge in secondary schools. I think the message is that teachers are the specialists of their subjects, which is true, but
April 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Back in the dark side there is a conversation around content knowledge and general teaching practice, affirming that general teaching practice is inferior to content knowledge in secondary schools. I think the message is that teachers are the specialists of their subjects, which is true, but
Minute Cryptic - 14 April 2025
"500th out-take from funny Brad Pitt cameo" (3,4)
I scored: 2 under par
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Thanks to my colleague who introduced me to cryptic clues a few weeks ago I’m getting better at these :)
"500th out-take from funny Brad Pitt cameo" (3,4)
I scored: 2 under par
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Thanks to my colleague who introduced me to cryptic clues a few weeks ago I’m getting better at these :)
Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
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April 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Minute Cryptic - 14 April 2025
"500th out-take from funny Brad Pitt cameo" (3,4)
I scored: 2 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Thanks to my colleague who introduced me to cryptic clues a few weeks ago I’m getting better at these :)
"500th out-take from funny Brad Pitt cameo" (3,4)
I scored: 2 under par
www.minutecryptic.com?utm_source=s...
Thanks to my colleague who introduced me to cryptic clues a few weeks ago I’m getting better at these :)
Connections
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April 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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April 11, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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Minute Cryptic - 11 April 2025
"One silver piercing belonging to me. Fancy!" (7)
I scored: 2 under par
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"One silver piercing belonging to me. Fancy!" (7)
I scored: 2 under par
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Minute Cryptic
Solve a clue with a hidden meaning
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April 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Minute Cryptic - 11 April 2025
"One silver piercing belonging to me. Fancy!" (7)
I scored: 2 under par
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"One silver piercing belonging to me. Fancy!" (7)
I scored: 2 under par
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April 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Couple of interesting things about Stoker’s Dracula. A page about Dracula’s thoughts on the importance of learning a foreign language and aiming to a level of command of English language that would get ppl to not see him as a foreigner. I know that feeling only too well!
April 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Couple of interesting things about Stoker’s Dracula. A page about Dracula’s thoughts on the importance of learning a foreign language and aiming to a level of command of English language that would get ppl to not see him as a foreigner. I know that feeling only too well!
Just started reading Stoker’s Dracula, I had never imagined him with a moustache before. Pretty fun read
April 9, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Just started reading Stoker’s Dracula, I had never imagined him with a moustache before. Pretty fun read
Love watching chess vids. noticed that players drink from water bottle when they just just played a strong move triggering an end game or mate in a few moves. Next time I play against my work place coach I’ll try to put him off his game by drinking when I play a blunder 😂 I’ll be totally hydrated.
April 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Love watching chess vids. noticed that players drink from water bottle when they just just played a strong move triggering an end game or mate in a few moves. Next time I play against my work place coach I’ll try to put him off his game by drinking when I play a blunder 😂 I’ll be totally hydrated.