So, what's the deal with giving instructions to ESL/EFL students. Do you slow it down and make it simple enough? Or, is it good practice for the students to have to figure some stuff out? Whatever your theory of … [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 Food Games and Activities: The Top 13 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...]
Top 10 Preposition of Place Games for ESL Students
Preposition of place has always been one of my favourite units to teach. The grammar and vocabulary are pretty simple and the students seem to enjoy practicing it. However, it can be a bit of a challenge to come up with … [Read more...]
ESL Family Activities: The Top 12 | ESL Family Tree
The "Family" unit is a classic is almost every single ESL/EFL textbook, especially for beginners. It can be a little bit boring for the teacher, as well as the students if you do the same old thing all the time. Check … [Read more...]
Information Gap Activities for ESL/EFL Classes: The Top 10
I'm ALL about information gap activities in my classes. They're ideal for teaching in South Korea, and in other places where the students are a little bit shy because they force the students to talk to each … [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...]
ESL Activities for Kindergarten: Top 10 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...]
ESL Christmas Activities and Games: Try out these 7 Today!
When you teach a language, you're usually teaching a lot of vocabulary and grammar. Vocabulary are the words we use and grammar is how we organize them in a way so that people understand what we're saying. However, … [Read more...]
Teaching Abroad? Consider an Online TEFL Course
If you're planning on teaching abroad, you may want to consider an online TEFL course. Sure, you can do an in-person one but they're often far more expensive and take about a month of your life. If you're busy, short on … [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. This is not a … [Read more...]
Dictogloss: ESL Listening and Speaking Activity
Are you looking for an ESL activity that hits almost all the skills at the same time? Then you'll want to keep on reading to learn more about Dictogloss. Is it one of the most useful ESL activities you could possibly … [Read more...]
Top 15 English Conversation Activities for Adults | ESL Conversation
Many of our students say they want to practice their conversation skills. You can use these English conversation activities to help them do just that and to work on speaking more fluently at the same time. Keep in … [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...]
Top 5 ESL Activities for University Students | ESL Speaking Activity
So you teach English to university students abroad and want some fresh, new ESL activities for your classes? It can be quite difficult to teach uni students, especially in a place like South Korea because they're often … [Read more...]
Password: A Fun ESL Speaking Activity | ESL Game for Kids
How can I make my English classes for kids more fun? That's a good question! Keep on reading to find out how you can create some excitement in your classes today. It can sometimes be challenging to come up with fun, … [Read more...]
Find Someone Who Game | Bingo Game for ESL Students
Are you looking for a fun ESL icebreaker activity for the beginning of the year? Then you'll need to try out this find someone who game in your classes today. It's one of the best activities if you want your students … [Read more...]
Proof-Reading + Editing | ESL Warm-Up Activity | English Writing
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. It's also … [Read more...]
Side Gigs for Teachers: Ways to Actually Make Money
Do you want a bit of extra cash in the pocket at the end of the month? Who doesn't, right? If you're a teacher looking to make some extra money in your spare time, then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on … [Read more...]
English Writing Tip: Use Conjunctions and Transitions
Here's a quick, easy way to improve your English writing: use conjunctions and transitions to connect your thoughts together. It's simple, easy to do and will make a big difference! English Writing Tip: Don't Forget … [Read more...]
Become Fluent Quickly and Easily: Study Tips to Learn English
If you want to improve your English skills in a big way, you're in the right place! There are tips and tricks for speaking, listening, reading and writing. Keep on reading to learn more about this popular book for … [Read more...]
ESL Warm-Ups For Teenagers and Adults | ESL Icebreakers
Are you looking for some fresh, new ideas for warm-up activities or games for your ESL or EFL classes? Then you're most certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for all the details you need to know about this … [Read more...]
Word Association | ESL Vocabulary Activity | English Vocab
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...]
Top 10 ESL Activities for Big Classes | Best ESL Games
Have a Big ESL Class? Help is Here! I love large classes of 20+ students! They used to terrify me when I first started teaching in Korean universities. However, as the years went by and I figured out how to … [Read more...]
ESL Activities for Teenagers: The Top 12 | 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...]
IELTS Speaking: 5 Things you Need to Know | IELTS Tips
The IELTS exam is becoming increasingly important for jobs or educational opportunities. There is a ton of information available on the Internet about how to improve your score on the IELTS test, but you need to consider … [Read more...]
English Writing Tips: Improve your Skills Today | ESL Writing
If you're looking for some English writing tips, you've come to the right place! We have three English writing tips for you, as well as a link to where you can get even more of them! There are lots of reasons why … [Read more...]
Top 5 ESL Memory Games | Concentration Games
Do you want to have a bit of fun in your ESL/EFL classes while helping your students remember new vocabulary words? Then you'll need to check out these vocabulary memory games. Keep on reading for out top picks! Memory … [Read more...]
Practice Speaking English: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners | ESL Speaking
If you're looking to get some practice speaking English, you've come to the right place! You're going to get five solid tips for how to improve your English speaking, as well as a link to even more speaking English … [Read more...]
English Reading Test Tips for ESL/EFL Students | ESL Reading
General English Reading Test Taking Tips Whether you are taking the TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or some other test with a reading component, there are a few things you should do to read for a test. 1. Read the questions … [Read more...]
English Listening Tip: Listen for One Specific Thing | ESL Listening
Do you want to improve your English listening? Then you're in the right place! Keep on reading for this tip about listening for one specific thing. It can help you not becoming overwhelmed when it's something a bit … [Read more...]
ESL Writing Practice: Filling out an Application Form
Do you want to improve your English writing skills? Check out this activity, practice filling out job application forms for a practical, easy way to do that! This writing activity is especially relevant if you live in … [Read more...]
English Speaking Tip: Closing a Conversation | ESL Speaking Tips
An important English speaking tip is related to how to close a conversation. We've all been there-talking to someone and wanting the conversation to end. But this is sometimes hard to do in a way that is not awkward or … [Read more...]
Practice Speaking English: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners
Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Then you're definitely in the right place! Keep on reading to find out how you can speak English fluently, the easier way. Don't worry, it's not as difficult as you … [Read more...]
How to Speak English Fluently: Learn more Vocabulary | English Vocab
Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? And, perhaps even speak fluently? Who doesn't, right? One of the best ways to do this is to improve your English vocabulary. By doing so, you'll have more words at … [Read more...]
Top 10 Blog Posts on ESL Activities | ESL Activity | ESL Game
Top 10 Blog Posts on ESL Activities The new year is here, but that doesn't mean that we're looking forward. Instead, it's a little bit of a trip down nostalgia lane with our top 10 blog posts of all-time. Check our what … [Read more...]
ESL Activities for One on One Tutoring | 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...]
ESL Activities for First Day | ESL Icebreaker | ESL Warm-Up
If you're looking for ESL getting to know you games for the First Day of Class, you've come to the right place. I'll give my top 10 first day ESL activities so you can get your semester started off on the right … [Read more...]
ESL Activities: Top 9 Sites | ESL Lesson Planning
If you want to kick your ESL lesson planning into high gear, then you're in the right place. I'm going to share with you my 9 go-to sites that I like to use for ESL games and activities. ESL Activities and Games in … [Read more...]
ESL Activity for Kids: Mystery Box | Fun ESL Game for Kids
Are you looking for a fun, quick ESL activity that you can use with kids? Then you're in the right place. Keep on reading to learn more about Mystery Box. ESL Activity for Kids: Mystery Box Skills: Speaking Time: 5-10 … [Read more...]
