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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.

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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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, Easter lesson plans, vocabulary lists, Easter classroom games, 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Top 30 Fun and Tricky Riddles for Kids with Answers for ESL

Top 30 Fun and Tricky Riddles for Kids with Answers for ESL

Looking for fun activity ideas for your kids or ESL students? Then we strongly recommend checking out these fun and…
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Fill in the Blank Games and Activities for ESL | Fill-in-the-blanks

Fill in the Blank Games and Activities for ESL | Fill-in-the-blanks

If you’re looking for some of the best fill in the blank games and activities, then you’re in the right…
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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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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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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 Classroom Decoration Ideas | ESL Bulletin Board Ideas

ESL Classroom Decoration Ideas | ESL Bulletin Board Ideas

Are you looking for some ESL classroom decoration ideas? Then you are definitely at the right place! If it is…
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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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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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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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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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30 Gross Would You Rather Questions (Easy/Moderate/Challenging)

30 Gross Would You Rather Questions (Easy/Moderate/Challenging)

Are you looking for gross would you rather questions? Then you are definitely at the right place! No matter if…
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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 Valentine’s Day Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & More

ESL Valentine’s Day Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & More

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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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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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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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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Math Vocabulary Words in English | Mathematical Words List

Math Vocabulary Words in English | Mathematical Words List

If you’re looking for the English names of some of the most common math vocabulary words, you’re in the right…
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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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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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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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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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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 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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Top 20 Math Riddles for Children with Answers

Top 20 Math Riddles for Children with Answers

Are you looking for some brain teasers and math riddles for children? Great! You are at the right place. Math…
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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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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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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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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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Buy Nothing Day ESL Activities, Games, Lessons & Worksheets

Buy Nothing Day ESL Activities, Games, Lessons & 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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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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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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Science Trivia Questions and Answers for Kids

Science Trivia Questions and Answers for Kids

Are you looking for science trivia? Science trivia questions teach kids interesting facts about the world. Trivia questions make learning…
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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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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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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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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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Mixed up Sentences Activity for English Learners

Mixed up Sentences Activity for English Learners

Mixed up sentences is one of my favorite ways to review English grammar. I generally use it as a quick…
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Abbreviations in English List | Common Word Abbreviations

Abbreviations in English List | Common Word Abbreviations

If you’re looking for the most common English abbreviations, including BA, S/E/N/W, i.e., brb, and a whole bunch more, you’re…
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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 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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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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Shape Names with Pictures | Shapes in English for ESL/EFL

Shape Names with Pictures | Shapes in English for ESL/EFL

If you want to learn the shape names in English, you’re in the right place. We have all the shape…
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Categories List: People, Science, Home, School, Animals & More

Categories List: People, Science, Home, School, Animals & More

If you’re looking for a list of categories, you’re in the right place. Have a look at this categories list!…
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20 Best Christmas Riddles for Kids

20 Best Christmas Riddles for Kids

Christmas is a joyful and fun holiday that everybody loves. If you want to have fun with children during the…
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30 Funny Christmas Jokes for Kids and Adults

30 Funny Christmas Jokes for Kids and Adults

Christmas is the most loved holiday by people all around the world. People spend time with their loved ones, especially…
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20 Human Body Trivia Questions for Kids with Answer

20 Human Body Trivia Questions for Kids with Answer

One of the most wonderful things in the world is our body. Learning about the human body is a way…
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20 Fun Language Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

20 Fun Language Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

There are so many languages used around the world. English is just one of those. Yes, English is a global…
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20 Best Country Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

20 Best Country Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

One of the most important things that kids learn about is the many countries that exist in our world. Countries…
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No Prep Games and Activities ESL | For Last-Minute Classes

No Prep Games and Activities ESL | For Last-Minute Classes

If you’re looking for some of the best no prep ESL games and activities, then you’re in the right place!…
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30 Fun Pop Culture Trivia Questions for Kids

30 Fun Pop Culture Trivia Questions for Kids

Kids love enjoying the pop culture and media entertainment as much as adults do. We have 30 fun pop culture…
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30 Fun Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions

30 Fun Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions

Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays in North America and other countries around the world. Families gather and have…
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Line Up Game for ESL/EFL Classes | Line Up Game Questions

Line Up Game for ESL/EFL Classes | Line Up Game Questions

If you’re looking for a very simple ESL warmer game or time-filler activity for a language class, look no further…
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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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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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30 Best Knock Knock Jokes for Kids

30 Best Knock Knock Jokes for Kids

Knock knock jokes are one of the most loved types of humor. Kids especially love these cheesy jokes. Some people…
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30 Sports Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

30 Sports Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

wKids love sports, don’t they? Are you looking for a fun way to test the knowledge of your kids or…
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30 Geography Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

30 Geography Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

If you are looking for a fun and educational way to engage kids in learning about the world around them,…
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30 Animal Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

30 Animal Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

Animal trivia questions are great for kids and families. We collected 30+ animal trivia questions that are easy, fun, and…
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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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Find Someone Who Game | Get to Know you Bingo ESL Icebreaker

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

Are you looking for a fun ESL icebreaker activity for the beginning of the year? Get to Know You Bingo…
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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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30 Fun Food Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

30 Fun Food Trivia Questions for Kids with Answers

Are you looking for a fun way for your kids or students to learn about foods? If yes, check out…
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30 Would You Rather Food Questions | This or That Food Edition

30 Would You Rather Food Questions | This or That Food Edition

Would You Rather? food questions are great for a fun debate or an easy icebreaker. The challenging options provoke creative…
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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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30 Would You Rather Vacation & Travel Questions

30 Would You Rather Vacation & Travel Questions

Are you someone who loves traveling or going on vacation also looking for fun would you rather questions? We have…
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50 Best Would You Rather Questions for Children

50 Best Would You Rather Questions for Children

Are you looking for some fun questions for children? Then you are definitely at the right place! Would You Rather…
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30 Would You Rather Work Questions for Adults

30 Would You Rather Work Questions for Adults

If you are looking for the best “Would You Rather?” questions about work, you are at the right place! Our…
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30 Would You Rather Questions for Teens

30 Would You Rather Questions for Teens

If you are looking for fun Would You Rather? questions for teens, you are for sure at the right place!…
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Would You Rather? Human Body Questions

Would You Rather? Human Body Questions

The “Would You Rather?” game is great for discussing a certain topic in a very fun and engaging way. It…
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50 Good Would You Rather? Questions for Adults

50 Good Would You Rather? Questions for Adults

Are you someone looking for fun “Would You Rather” questions for adults? Then you are definitely at the right place!…
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All About Me ESL Worksheets, Lesson Plans, Activities & More

All About Me ESL Worksheets, Lesson Plans, Activities & More

If you’re looking for some of the best ideas for an All About Me lesson plan, then you’re certainly in…
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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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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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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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The Best Webcam for Online Classes | Teaching Remotely

The Best Webcam for Online Classes | Teaching Remotely

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the demand for online classes has risen a lot. Not only are private lessons…
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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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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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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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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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