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ESL Icebreaker and Warm-Ups | TEFL Warmers for All Ages

Check out some top-quality ESL icebreaker and warm-up activities and games to get your classes started off on the right foot. It's lesson planning made easy with these TEFL warmer activities for children, teenagers and adults.

Guessing Games to Play in Class | Fun Ideas for Guess Games

Guessing Games to Play in Class | Fun Ideas for Guess Games

If you’re looking for some of the best guessing games, then you’re certainly in the right place! Check out these…
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ESL Activities for Kindergarten: Fun ESL Kindergarten Activities

ESL Activities for Kindergarten: Fun ESL Kindergarten Activities

If you teach English to kindergarten kids, you don’t need me to tell you that it can a little bit…
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Fun Classroom Games: Best Class Games to Play with Students

Fun Classroom Games: Best Class Games to Play with Students

If you’re looking to create some fun and excitement in your classes, then consider some of these fun classroom games….
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Teaching Colors in English: Games, Activities & Lesson Plans

Teaching Colors in English: Games, Activities & Lesson Plans

If you teach English to pre-school, kindergarten or elementary school children, then it’s likely you’ll run across plenty of units…
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ESL Activities for Teenagers | Fun Games for Teens English Learners

ESL Activities for Teenagers | Fun Games for Teens English Learners

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL games and activities for teens, then you’re in the right place….
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ESL Warm-Ups | TEFL Warmer Games and Activities for All Ages

ESL Warm-Ups | TEFL Warmer Games and Activities for All Ages

Are you looking for some fresh, new ideas for warm-up activities or games for your ESL or EFL classes? Then…
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One on One Tutoring: ESL Activities for 1-1 | Ideas to Tutor ESL Students

One on One Tutoring: ESL Activities for 1-1 | Ideas to Tutor ESL Students

If you’re looking for some of the best one on one tutoring ideas for ESL, then you’re in the right…
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Teach English Online: The Best ESL Activities for ESL Lessons Online

Teach English Online: The Best ESL Activities for ESL Lessons Online

So, you want to teach English online but aren’t sure what to actually do with your students? I have some…
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ESL Clothing Activities and Games | Fun ESL Clothes Games to Try Out

ESL Clothing Activities and Games | Fun ESL Clothes Games to Try Out

Are you looking to spice up the ESL clothing unit a little bit with some fresh, new games and activities?…
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Days of the Week Activities, Games, Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Days of the Week Activities, Games, Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Day of the week is a common unit found in many beginner ESL textbooks. If you’re looking for some fresh,…
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Word Categories Games & Activities for English Learners

Word Categories Games & Activities for English Learners

If you’re looking for some ESL games and activities for word categories, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep…
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ESL Activities for Big Classes | Fun ESL Games for Large Groups

ESL Activities for Big Classes | Fun ESL Games for Large Groups

Do you have a big class filled with lots of students who want to learn English? It can be a…
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Eliciting Techniques, Questions, Activities & Tips for ESL Teachers

Eliciting Techniques, Questions, Activities & Tips for ESL Teachers

If you’re an English teacher that wants to learn more about eliciting, a popular ESL teaching technique, then keep on…
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ESL Food Games and Activities | Fun Food and Drink Games for ESL

ESL Food Games and Activities | Fun Food and Drink Games for ESL

The food unit is a classic in most ESL textbooks, especially for beginners and intermediates. However, it can get a…
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Opinion Games and Activities for ESL

Opinion Games and Activities for ESL

Do you want to help your students out with expressing an opinion in English? Then you’ll definitely want to check…
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Travel & Holidays ESL Games, Worksheets | ESL Travel Activities

Travel & Holidays ESL Games, Worksheets | ESL Travel Activities

If you need some fresh, new ideas for the ESL travel and holiday unit that you can find in most…
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ESL Family Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Resources| ESL Family Tree

ESL Family Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Resources| ESL Family Tree

The “Family” unit is a classic is almost every single ESL/EFL textbook, especially for beginners. It can be a little…
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ESL Warm Ups for Kids | Fun ESL Icebreakers

ESL Warm Ups for Kids | Fun ESL Icebreakers

Are you looking for some fun icebreakers and warm-ups for your English classes with kids? Then you’re certainly in the…
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Daily Routines ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Daily Routines ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for some of the best daily routines activities and games for ESL, then you’re in the right…
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Making Predictions Games, Activities, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & More

Making Predictions Games, Activities, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & More

If you’re looking for some of the best making predictions games and activities for ESL, then you’re certainly in the…
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Easter ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Easter ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets and Lesson Plans

Are you looking for some of the best Easter ESL worksheets, lesson plans, vocabulary lists, games, activities and a whole…
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Singular and Plural Noun Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Singular and Plural Noun Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Do you want some fresh, new ideas for singular and plural nouns? Then you’ll definitely want to check out these…
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Sentences Structure Games | Fun Sentence Building Activities for ESL

Sentences Structure Games | Fun Sentence Building Activities for ESL

Are you looking for some fun, engaging sentences structure games and activities for ESL? Yes? Then keep on reading because…
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ESL Valentine’s Day Activities and Games: Have a Fun Holiday Lesson

ESL Valentine’s Day Activities and Games: Have a Fun Holiday Lesson

If you’re looking for some fun ESL Valentine’s day games, activities, lesson plans, vocabulary, worksheets and more, then you’re definitely…
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Halloween ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

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….
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ESL Number Games and Activities | Teaching English Numbers & Maths

ESL Number Games and Activities | Teaching English Numbers & Maths

Numbers are often included in most ESL or EFL textbooks for beginners. But, it can get a little bit boring…
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ESL Memory Games and Activities: Test your Memory Skills Today!

ESL Memory Games and Activities: Test your Memory Skills Today!

Do you want to have a bit of fun in your ESL/EFL classes while helping your students remember new vocabulary…
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Thanksgiving ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets, Lesson Plans

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…
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ESL Grammar Activities, Games, Worksheets and Online Practice

ESL Grammar Activities, Games, Worksheets and Online Practice

Do you want to incorporate some fun ESL grammar activities or games into your classes? Then you’re most certainly in…
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Preposition of Place Games for ESL Students | TEFL Preposition Activities

Preposition of Place Games for ESL Students | TEFL Preposition Activities

Preposition of place has always been one of my favourite units to teach. The grammar and vocabulary are pretty simple…
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ESL Activities for First Day | ESL Icebreakers and Introduction Games

ESL Activities for First Day | ESL Icebreakers and Introduction Games

Let’s talk ESL first day activities. If you need some help figuring out what to do for the ESL first…
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Man/Woman on the Street ESL Interview Activity

Man/Woman on the Street ESL Interview Activity

If you’re looking for an engaging, interactive and interesting ESL listening and speaking activity, this man or woman on the…
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How to Use Video in the ESL Classroom | Videos for ESL Students

How to Use Video in the ESL Classroom | Videos for ESL Students

Do you remember how exciting it was when the teacher wheeled the big TV into class? It felt like the…
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Buy Nothing Day ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Buy Nothing Day ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Buy Nothing Day is an alternative to Black Friday and in the USA, Canada, and many parts of Europe, it’s…
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Future Forms: ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets + More

Future Forms: ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets + More

Are you looking for some future forms games, worksheets, activities, lesson plans and online practice? Then you’re in the right…
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ESL Weather Activities: Make your ESL Weather Lesson Fun!

ESL Weather Activities: Make your ESL Weather Lesson Fun!

So, it seems like almost every single ESL textbook has a unit about the weather and of course, you need…
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How to Teach English Online: Top 25 Tips for Teaching ESL

How to Teach English Online: Top 25 Tips for Teaching ESL

These days, more and more people are teaching English online than ever before. Keep on reading for the top tips…
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Cognitive Load Theory: What is It? | John Sweller Cognitive Loading

Cognitive Load Theory: What is It? | John Sweller Cognitive Loading

I’m sure you’ve had the same experience as me! You’re sitting in a presentation or class and everything is going…
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ESL Vocabulary Activities and Games | Fun TEFL Vocabulary Games

ESL Vocabulary Activities and Games | Fun TEFL Vocabulary Games

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL vocabulary activities or TEFL vocabulary games for kids as well as…
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Teach Articles? ESL Articles Practice, Activities, Worksheets and 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…
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Whiteboard Games and Activities for ESL Classes

Whiteboard Games and Activities for ESL Classes

Do you want to rock the chalk in a big way? Then turn it over to your students and let…
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Word Association Activity

Word Association Activity

If you’re looking for a fun word association game or activity, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep on…
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Body Parts ESL: Activities, Games, Vocabulary, Lesson Plans + 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…
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English Conversation Activities for Adults | Fun ESL Conversation Ideas

English Conversation Activities for Adults | Fun ESL Conversation Ideas

Many of our students say they want to practice their conversation skills. You can use these English conversation activities to…
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Yes or No Question Game,  Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Yes or No Question Game, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you teach English to beginners, chances are you’ll encounter yes or no questions. They’re often in the first few…
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ESL Flashcard Games & Activities For Kindergarten, Children & Adults

ESL Flashcard Games & Activities For Kindergarten, Children & Adults

Check out the top picks for ESL flashcard games, activities and lesson plan ideas. Have some fun with flash cards…
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ESL Speaking Activities for Kids: Top 25 | English Speaking Activity

ESL Speaking Activities for Kids: Top 25 | English Speaking Activity

If you’re looking for some of the best ESOL speaking activities for kids, then you’re in the right place. Keep…
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Find Something in Common ESL Activity For Higher-Level Students

Find Something in Common ESL Activity For Higher-Level Students

Check out this engaging, interactive ESL Icebreaker activity, Find Something in Common. It’s ideal for classes of any size, from…
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Dictogloss ESL Listening Game

Dictogloss ESL Listening Game

Are you looking for an ESL activity that hits almost all the skills at the same time? Sure, what English…
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Concentration Game: Try out this Fun ESL Concentration Activity Today

Concentration Game: Try out this Fun ESL Concentration Activity Today

Are you looking for a simple, fun way to get your students practicing English words? Then you’re most certainly in…
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Password Game for Kids | How to Play Password in the Classroom

Password Game for Kids | How to Play Password in the Classroom

How can I make my English classes for kids more fun? That’s a good question! Keep on reading to find…
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Flyswatter Game | Fly Swatting Vocabulary Game for ESL

Flyswatter Game | Fly Swatting Vocabulary Game for ESL

If you’re looking for a fun vocabulary game for kids or adults, then you’ll want to check out this flyswatter…
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Is that Sentence Correct? | Sentence Correction Activity for ESL/EFL

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…
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Best Teacher Webcams for Online Teaching: Top 5 Picks

Best Teacher Webcams for Online Teaching: Top 5 Picks

If you’re looking for the best teacher webcams for online teaching, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep on…
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Freeze Group Writing Activity for English Learners

Freeze Group Writing Activity for English Learners

Group writing activities for English learners are few and far between. Choose your own adventure is one of them, and…
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Mixed up Sentences Activity for English Learners

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…
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Information Gap Activities for ESL/EFL Classes: The Top 10

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…
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Mystery Box Game For Kids | Guess What’s in the Box Activity

Mystery Box Game For Kids | Guess What’s in the Box Activity

Are you looking for a fun, quick ESL activity that you can use with kids? Then you’re in the right…
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Idiom Activity for ESL Students | English Idioms

Idiom Activity for ESL Students | English Idioms

Idioms are one of those things that can be really fun to teach your students, both children, teenagers as well…
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Proof-Reading + Editing ESL Reading and Writing Activity

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…
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Error Correction Relay Race Game for Kids, Teens & Adults

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…
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Ball Toss Game for Kids or Adults | Beach Ball Icebreaker Activity

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…
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A to Z Game: A Quick ESL Warm-Up Activity | ESL Vocabulary Game

A to Z Game: A Quick ESL Warm-Up Activity | ESL Vocabulary Game

If you’re looking for a fun, quick warmer activity that you can use with your English learners, then this A…
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Group Therapy | A Fun First-Day Activity for ESL Students

Group Therapy | A Fun First-Day Activity for ESL Students

Are you looking for a fun ESL activity for your adults students? Then you’ll need to keep on reading for…
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Find Someone Who Game | Get to Know you Bingo | ESL Activities

Find Someone Who Game | Get to Know you Bingo | ESL Activities

Are you looking for a fun ESL icebreaker activity for the beginning of the year? Get to Know You Bingo…
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