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ESL Speaking Games and Activities | TEFL Speaking Lessons Plan Ideas

Do you want to help students improve their English speaking ability? Then you'll need to check out these ESL Speaking activities and games. You can find TEFL speaking games for young learners, teens, and adults.

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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Advanced English Conversation Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas

Advanced English Conversation Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas

If you’re looking for some lesson ideas for advanced English conversation classes, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep…
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What is an ICQ (Instruction Checking Question): Definition & Meaning

What is an ICQ (Instruction Checking Question): Definition & Meaning

Instruction checking questions (ICQ’s) are necessary for a smoothly running language classroom. Keep on reading for all the details you…
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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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Quantifiers ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Quantifiers ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Are you looking for some activities, games, worksheets and exercises to help your students practice some, any, much, many and…
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Road Trip Activities | 25+ Fun Things to Do in the Car with Kids

Road Trip Activities | 25+ Fun Things to Do in the Car with Kids

If you’re looking for some of the best road trip activities and game ideas for children, you’re in the right…
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Positive Character Traits (List in English, with Pictures)

Positive Character Traits (List in English, with Pictures)

If you want to learn the positive character traits, you’re in the right place. Check out this list of positive…
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Kinds of Doctors in English (List with Pictures)

Kinds of Doctors in English (List with Pictures)

If you want to learn the different types of doctors, you are definitely in the right place. Check out this…
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Omnivorous Animals List: Animals that Eat Both Plants & Meat

Omnivorous Animals List: Animals that Eat Both Plants & Meat

If you want to learn the names of the most famous omnivorous animals, you’re in the right place. We have…
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Herbivores Animals Name List in English | Herbivorous Animals

Herbivores Animals Name List in English | Herbivorous Animals

If you’re looking for a list of herbivorous animals, you’re in the right place! Check out this list with their…
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Drinks Vocabulary in English | Names of Beverages With Pictures

Drinks Vocabulary in English | Names of Beverages With Pictures

If you want to learn the drinks vocabulary, you’re in the right place. Keep on reading to find out the…
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Flower Names in English | Names of Different Flower Types

Flower Names in English | Names of Different Flower Types

If you’re looking for the English flower names, you’re in the right place. We have a detailed list of the…
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Transport Names in English | Vocabulary for Transportation

Transport Names in English | Vocabulary for Transportation

If you want to learn the transport names in English, you’re definitely in the right place! We have all the…
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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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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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List of Hobbies in English | Hobby Names for English Learners

List of Hobbies in English | Hobby Names for English Learners

If you want to learn the names of the hobbies in English, you’re in the right place. Keep on reading…
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Musical Instruments Names with Pictures: Top 25

Musical Instruments Names with Pictures: Top 25

If you’re looking for the names of musical instruments, along with pictures, you’re in the right place. We have instrument…
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Animal Sounds List in English | Animal Noises Onomatopoeia

Animal Sounds List in English | Animal Noises Onomatopoeia

If you want to know the animal sounds in English, you’re in the right place. We have the most popular…
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List of Birds in English | Different Types of Bird Names

List of Birds in English | Different Types of Bird Names

If you’re looking for a list of birds in English, you’re in the right place. We have a list of…
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Insect Names in English (With Pictures) | Types of Insects

Insect Names in English (With Pictures) | Types of Insects

If you want to learn the insect names of the most popular ones, you’re in the right place. Stay tuned…
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Names of Colors in English | List of Most Common Colors

Names of Colors in English | List of Most Common Colors

If you’re looking for the names of colors in English, you’re in the right place. Have a look at this…
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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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Water Animals Names in English | Sea & Aquatic Animals List

Water Animals Names in English | Sea & Aquatic Animals List

Check out this list of water animals in English! There are so many things living in the oceans all around…
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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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Directions ESL Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Directions ESL Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some fun ESL directions games and activities, along with worksheets, lesson plans and other teaching goodness,…
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ESL Feelings and Emotions Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & More

ESL Feelings and Emotions Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & More

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL feelings and emotions activities, then you’re in the right place. We…
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Present Continuous Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Present Continuous Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best present continuous activities, games, lesson plans, and worksheets, then you’re in the…
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Imperatives ESL Activities, Worksheets, Lesson Plans & More

Imperatives ESL Activities, Worksheets, Lesson Plans & More

If you’re looking for the best imperatives activities, games, exercises and all sorts of other good things, then you’re certainly…
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Reflexive Pronoun Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Reflexive Pronoun Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

A reflexive pronoun is a word that ends in “self” or “selves” and are used when the subject and object…
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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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Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns: ESL Games and Activities

Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns: ESL Games and Activities

If you’re looking for some of the best possessive adjective (my, our, your, his, their, her, and its) and possessive…
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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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Second Conditional Activities, Games, Worksheets & Questions

Second Conditional Activities, Games, Worksheets & Questions

If you’re looking for everything teaching the second conditional, you’re in the right place. We have 2nd conditional games, activities,…
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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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Zero Conditional Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Zero Conditional Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best zero conditional games and activities, along with lesson plans, and worksheets, then…
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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 Websites for English Teachers: Top 25 Resources

ESL Websites for English Teachers: Top 25 Resources

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL websites for teachers as well as English learners, then you’re certainly…
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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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ESL Surveys for Students | TEFL Questionnaires Activity

ESL Surveys for Students | TEFL Questionnaires Activity

Are you looking for a fun, interesting activity to do in your English classes? You’ve come to the right place!…
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Information Gap Activities for ESL/EFL Classes

Information Gap Activities for ESL/EFL Classes

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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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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Frequency Adverbs Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Frequency Adverbs Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some games and activities to teach frequency adverbs, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep…
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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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Winter Clothes Names with Pictures | List of Winter Clothing

Winter Clothes Names with Pictures | List of Winter Clothing

When the weather gets cold, you’re going to need some sweaters, gloves, boots, and earmuffs to stay warm. Or, maybe…
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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 Kids: Games and Fun Ideas for the TEFL Classroom

ESL Activities for Kids: Games and Fun Ideas for the TEFL Classroom

If you’re looking for some fun ESL activities and games for kids, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep…
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Third Conditional Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Third Conditional Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for some third conditional ESL games or activities, along with lesson plans, worksheets, and online practice opportunities,…
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Concept Checking Questions (CCQs): Check Form, Meaning, Function

Concept Checking Questions (CCQs): Check Form, Meaning, Function

If you’re looking for details about concept checking questions (CCQs), then you’re certainly in the right place. We’ll give you…
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Brainstorming Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Brainstorming Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Coming up with lots of ideas about something, without judging them is known as brain storming. There are lots of…
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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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WH Questions Activities and Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

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…
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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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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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Subject Verb Agreement Games, Activities, Worksheets for ESL

Subject Verb Agreement Games, Activities, Worksheets for ESL

If you’re looking for some subject verb agreement activities or games, then you’re most definitely in the right place. We’re…
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What is the Relationship Between Language and Culture?

What is the Relationship Between Language and Culture?

When people talk about language, the topic of culture normally comes out. The same thing happens when the topic of…
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Adverb ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Adverb ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for an adverb activity or game to use in your ESL/EFL classes, then you’re certainly in the…
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ESL Present Perfect Activities and Games

ESL Present Perfect Activities and Games

Are you looking for some ESL present perfect games and activities to try out with your students today? Then you’re…
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List of Fruits with Pictures | Fruit Names in English

List of Fruits with Pictures | Fruit Names in English

If you want to learn the fruit names in English, you’re in the right place. We have a list of…
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Describing People’s Appearance ESL Games, Activities, Lessons

Describing People’s Appearance ESL Games, Activities, Lessons

If you’re looking for some of the best games and activities to describe people, you’re in the right place. We…
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Become Fluent Quickly and Easily: Study Tips to Learn English

Become Fluent Quickly and Easily: Study Tips to Learn English

So you want to know how to become fluent in English very quickly? You’re certainly in the right place. We…
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ESL Pronunciation Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Pronunciation Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you want to help your students out with ESL pronunciation, then you’re definitely in the right place. Keep on…
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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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ESL Transportation Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

ESL Transportation Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for some ESL transportation activities, then you’re definitely in the right place. You’ll find the best ESL…
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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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ESL Writing Tips: Improve your English Writing Skills

ESL Writing Tips: Improve your English Writing Skills

If you’re looking for some English writing tips, you’ve come to the right place! We have three ESL writing tips…
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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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Requesting Games & Asking for Help Activities for ESL

Requesting Games & Asking for Help Activities for ESL

If you’re looking for some of the best ideas for requesting games and activities, along with worksheets and lesson plans…
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What is Discourse in Language Learning? | Classroom Discourse Definition

What is Discourse in Language Learning? | Classroom Discourse Definition

Learning a new language is challenging for anyone who isn’t used to speaking the language. This is particularly true when…
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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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Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning | TBL Lesson Plan Ideas

Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning | TBL Lesson Plan Ideas

If you’re looking for details about task-based learning, then you’re certainly in the right place. We’re going to cover what…
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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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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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IELTS Speaking Tips and Tricks: Things you Need to Know

IELTS Speaking Tips and Tricks: Things you Need to Know

The IELTS exam is becoming increasingly important for jobs or educational opportunities. There is a ton of information available on…
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Practice Speaking English: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners | ESL Speaking

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…
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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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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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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 Culture Lesson Plan Ideas | Culture Discussion Questions

ESL Culture Lesson Plan Ideas | Culture Discussion Questions

If you’re looking for all things ESL culture, including lesson plans or cultural questions, then you’re certainly in the right…
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English for Tourism: Learn Vocabulary for Working in Tourism Industry

English for Tourism: Learn Vocabulary for Working in Tourism Industry

There are various kinds of tourism vocabulary to learn, from working in a restaurant to a hotel or as a…
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ESL Books for Adults: English Conversation, Business, Writing

ESL Books for Adults: English Conversation, Business, Writing

Are you looking for some of the best ESL books for adults? Then you’re certainly in the right place. We’re…
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Closing a Conversation in English Politely and Easily | English Speaking Tips

Closing a Conversation in English Politely and Easily | English Speaking Tips

An important English-speaking tip is related to how to close a conversation. We’ve all been there: talking to someone and…
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English for Academic Purposes: Learn English Inside & Outside Class

English for Academic Purposes: Learn English Inside & Outside Class

If you’re looking to learn English for academic purposes, then you’re in the right place! You’ll want to check out…
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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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Monitoring in the ESL Classroom | How To Monitor Learners

Monitoring in the ESL Classroom | How To Monitor Learners

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) means you have to ensure your students are actually learning something inside the…
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Top 10 American English Idioms | Speak English Fluently

Top 10 American English Idioms | Speak English Fluently

If you’re looking for some of the best American English idioms, then you’re definitely in the right place. I’ll share…
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Current Events ESL Conversation Lesson Plan

Current Events ESL Conversation Lesson Plan

If you’re looking for a sample from the book, 67 ESL Conversation Topics (available on Amazon), here’s one of them…
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Business English ESL Activities, Games and Lesson Plan Ideas

Business English ESL Activities, Games and Lesson Plan Ideas

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL business English games and activities, lesson plans and other resources, then…
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ESL Parts of Speech Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Parts of Speech Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

In English, there are 8 parts of speech: adjectives, adverbs, nouns, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. In this article, you’ll…
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How to Remember Words | Memorizing New Vocabulary Tips

How to Remember Words | Memorizing New Vocabulary Tips

If you’re looking for some solid advice on how to remember words, then you’re certainly in the right place. We…
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