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 other. Basically, the way an ESL information gap activity works is that each …
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 weather. However, it can get a little bit boring for …
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 activities in my lesson plan, things went far more smoothly. Kindergarten ESL …
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, native English teachers, especially those teaching ESL abroad are often expected to …
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 $$$, or just want the good, minus all the …
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 bad thing certainly because who wants an employee to …
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 do? Read the article and then let me know …
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 mind that these activities are not meant to replace a coursebook or …
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 diving into the heart of your lesson. Keep …
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 shy, unmotivated and just want to pass your mandatory English class so they …
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, interesting ESL speaking games and activities for lower-level students. …
Are you looking for a fun ESL icebreaker activity? Then you’ll need to try out this find someone who game in your classes today. It’s one of the best activity if you want your students to have fun while getting to know each other. Find Someone Who BINGO for ESL …
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 the perfect opportunity to do some review of the things I’ve taught …
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 reading for everything you need to know …
English Writing Tip: Don’t Forget Conjunctions + Transitions Do you want to improve your English writing? One quick way to do that is to review conjunctions and transitions. They can connect clauses (parts of a sentence), sentences, or paragraphs. If you don’t use them, your writing will not be connected, …
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 English learners. Study Tips to Learn English: Become Fluent Quickly and …
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 book of ESL warmers. Get your English Classes Started the …
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 to having a happy ESL classroom is to …
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 manage them, I liked them more and more. These …
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 language learning environment. Fun ESL Activities for Teenagers If you’re looking …
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 the source. Not all tips are created equal! In this article we’ll share …
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 someone might want to improve their English writing …
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 Games for Adults If you’re looking for some ways to help …
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 awesome. Are you ready to improve your English skills? Maybe your …
