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In this new Teaching Artistry Tip, I share three simple breath-based activities:

• Dragon’s Breath — a quick, energising movement activity to wake up the room and raise attention.
• The Balloon — a gentle exercise for practising slow, controlled airflow and supporting vocal clarity.
• The Pump — a short activity for exploring breath, pace and vocal projection.

They are practical ways to become more aware of how breath, movement and voice shape classroom energy and learner engagement.

For ideas on voice, presence, creativity and connection in teaching, visit the Teaching Artistry website:
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You are also welcome to join the free Performative ELT Community, where teachers and trainers share ideas, activities and reflections on making teaching more human, embodied and engaging:
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Read the article and share your thoughts.

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