It's early 2020 and most of the world is in lockdown due to Covid-19. That means that more and more people are teaching English online than ever before. Keep on reading for the top 20 tips for how to teach English … [Read more...]
Teach English Online: Top 15 ESL Activities and Games
So, you want to teach English online but aren't sure what to actually do with your students? I have some good news for you! I'll share my top 15 ESL games and activities for teaching English online so keep on … [Read more...]
Dictogloss ESL Listening Game
Are you looking for an ESL activity that hits almost all the skills at the same time? Sure, what English teacher doesn't want that, right? Then you'll want to keep on reading to learn more about Dictogloss. … [Read more...]
Word Association Activity
This word association activity is an ideal way to help students activate prior knowledge that they might have about a topic. Or, you can use it at the end of a unit to show students how much they have learned! The key … [Read more...]
Mystery Box Game for Kids or Adults
Are you looking for a fun, quick ESL activity that you can use with kids? Then you're in the right place because there's nothing like mystery box for creating some fun and excitement in a TEFL class. Keep on reading to … [Read more...]
Is that Sentence Correct? | Sentence Correction Activity for ESL/EFL
Are you looking for a quick warm-up activity to use at the beginning of class? Or perhaps a review at the end? Then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading to learn more about helping students make a correct … [Read more...]
ESL Activities for Teenagers: Top 20 | Fun ESL Games
Boring ESL activities=bored students. Avoid this by mixing it up with these fun, interesting games and activities to do with your teens. Check out my top picks for ESL games for teens that can help to create a positive … [Read more...]
Idiom Activity for ESL Students | English Idioms
Idioms are one of those things that can be really fun to teach your students, both children as well as adults. Here's an ESL Idiom activity to help you do it in style! It lends itself well as a warm-up activity before … [Read more...]
Proof-Reading + Editing ESL Reading and Writing Activity
I'm all about ESL warm-ups. It's hard for our students if we lead right into the main lesson without giving them a chance to warm-up their brains, and start thinking, talking, reading and writing in English. … [Read more...]
One on One Tutoring: Top 20 ESL Activities | ESL Private Teaching
You've just secured yourself some lucrative private sessions teaching English. The only problem is that you need some new things to do in those lesson! Don't worry, just keep on reading for all the top ESL private lesson … [Read more...]
Journaling for English Learners: The Why and How
I used to teach a lot of academic writing when I worked in the English department at a university in Busan, South Korea. Most of the writing textbooks, as well as curriculums focus on accuracy in writing and certainly … [Read more...]
Flyswatter Game: ESL Vocabulary Game for Kids | ESL Activity
Are you looking for a fun ESL game to review vocabulary with kids (or adults too!)? Then you'll need to keep on reading to learn more about the flyswatter game. But, only if you want some ESL awesome in your … [Read more...]
ESL Vocabulary Activities and Games: Top 15 | Teaching English Vocab
One year when I was teaching university students in South Korea, I had to teach a "vocabulary" class at a camp. I never taught vocabulary before, so it was a bit challenging to say the least! However, I used a variety of … [Read more...]
Odd One Out ESL Game | ESL Activities
Odd One Out is one of my favourite ESL warm up activities. If you're looking to get your classes started off on the right foot, then keep on reading to find out more about it. The best part is that this vocabulary warm … [Read more...]
Concentration, a Fun ESL Memory Game
Are you looking for a simple, fun way to get your students practicing English words? Then you're most certainly in the right place! Keep on reading to learn more about Concentration, an ESL activity that your … [Read more...]
Error Correction Relay Race Game for Kids, Teens & Adults
Are you looking for a fun ESL game that makes something old and boring, new and fun? Then the Error Correction relay race might be the activity for you. It's one of the best error correction ESL games that you might want … [Read more...]
ESL Surveys for Students | TEFL Questionnaires Activity
Are you looking for a fun, interesting activity to do you in your English classes? You've come to the right place! You'll learn all about why ESL surveys and questionnaires are amazing, along with how to set them up in … [Read more...]
Teach Past Tense: ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & More
Do you want to teach past tense in an interesting, engaging and student-centred way? Then you're certainly in the right place as we have the best ideas for past tense ESL activities and games, along with worksheets and … [Read more...]
ESL Reading Lesson Plan Template | ESL Lesson Plan Sample
Lesson planning: are you solid on how to do them, or not so much? If not, then have a quick read through of this ESL reading lesson plan template. This reading lesson plan tempate also works very well for listening … [Read more...]
Ball Toss Game for Kids or Adults | Beach Ball Icebreaker Activity
If you're looking for a fun icebreaker or speaking game that can be used to review just about any grammar or vocabulary, then consider using this ball toss activity. It's fun, student-centred and also engaging. Keep on … [Read more...]
Dictation Practice: ESL Writing and Listening Activity
Are you looking for a simple writing and listening activity that you can use for just about any level of English learner? Then dictation practice should certainly be an ESL activity that you consider. Keep on reading for … [Read more...]
Me Too! ESL Speaking and Listening Activity
I'm all about simple activities that require nothing in the way of preparation or materials and can fill a few minutes at the end of class. Me Too! is one of those activities but it's not just a time-filler—it can be … [Read more...]
Top 22 ESL Activities for Kids | ESL Games | Fun ESL Activity
If you're looking for some fun ESL activities and games for kids, then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for everything you need to know ESL kids! Top 22 ESL Activities for Kids If you teach English … [Read more...]
ESL Activities for Kindergarten: Top 21 to Try Out in Your Class
If you teach English to kindergarten kids, you don't need me to tell you that it can a little bit challenging. Seriously, I've been there and it was tough, really tough. However, I discovered that with some solid … [Read more...]
Body Parts ESL: Activities, Games, Vocabulary, Lesson Plans + More
Are you looking for some of the best body parts ESL activities and games? Then you're most certainly in the right place. We're going to share with you our top human body activities, along with worksheets, vocabulary, … [Read more...]
Making Predictions Games and Activities
If you're looking for some of the best making predictions games and activities for ESL, then you're certainly in the right place. We have 14 of them to try out, along with making predictions worksheets, lesson plans and … [Read more...]
ESL Spelling Game: Word Challenge
I'm ALL about activities that require basically nothing in the way of materials or preparation time. It's ideal to have at least a few of them in your back pocket to pull out in case of emergency, namely a last minute … [Read more...]
ESL Activities for Big Classes: Top 16 | Best ESL Games
Do you have a big class filled with lots of students who want to learn English? It can be a bit terrifying, right? But, not to worry! Keep on reading for the best ESL games and activities that you'll want to consider … [Read more...]
ESL Books for Adults: Conversational English, Business, Writing Classes
Are you looking for some of the best ESL books for adults? Then you're certainly in the right place. We're going to give you the rundown on the best conversational English textbooks, along with our top choice for … [Read more...]
Top 12 ESL Speaking Activities for Kids | English Speaking Activity
The key to happy ESL or EFL classes for children is a wide variety of fun, engaging activities and games. If you agree with me, then you're certainly in the right place! You'll want to keep on reading to find out my … [Read more...]
WH Questions Activities and Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets
Are you looking for some of the best WH questions activities and games, along with worksheets, lesson plans and a whole lot more? Then you're certainly in the right place. We're going to give you the rundown on the best … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets, Lesson Plans
Are you looking for some of the best Thanksgiving ESL activities and games, along with lesson plans, worksheets, vocabulary lists and more? Then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for all the details … [Read more...]
Halloween ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans
If you're looking for Halloween ESL games, activities, lesson plan ideas and worksheets, then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for all the details you need to help you plan an awesome ESL Halloween … [Read more...]
Mixed up Sentences Activity for English Learners
Mixed up sentences is one of my favourite ways to review English grammar. I generally use it as a quick warm-up at the beginning of a class to review material from previous classes. It works well for beginner to … [Read more...]
ESL Review Games & Activities: Top 13 for Grammar & Vocabulary
If you're looking for some of the best ESL review games, then you're certainly in the right place. We're going to give you the rundown on the best 12 review activities to choose from. Keep on reading for all the past … [Read more...]
ESL Writing Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans
If you're teaching writing and are looking for some of the best ESL writing activities, along with worksheets, lesson plans and more then you're in the right place. Keep on reading for everything you need to know about … [Read more...]
ESL Food Games and Activities: The Top 18 to Try Out Today!
The food unit is a classic in most ESL textbooks, especially for beginners and intermediates. It can get a little bit boring for the students, and the teacher as well, so mix things up with some of these ESL food … [Read more...]
ESL Number Games and Activities | Teaching English Numbers
Numbers are often included in most ESL or EFL textbooks for beginners. But, it can get a little bit boring to just do the activities in the book. Instead, mix things up a little bit with these ESL number games that you … [Read more...]
ESL Weather Activities: Make your ESL Weather Lesson Fun!
So, it seems like almost every single ESL textbook has a unit about the weather. I'm from Canada, so am all about this because it kind of feels like home. In case you don't know, Canadians LOVE chatting about the … [Read more...]
Teach Articles? ESL Articles Practice, Activities, Worksheets and More
Let's be real. If you teach articles, it can be a little bit dry. But, it really is possible to spice things up a little bit with these fun ESL articles games, activities, worksheets and more. Keep on reading for … [Read more...]
