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ESL Writing Games, Activities, Lesson Plan Ideas | Teach English Writing

Check out the best ESL writing activities and games, along with lesson plans, worksheets, teaching tips and more. Have some in your English writing classes for children or adults with these engaging ESL games.

30 Creative Writing Prompts for Teens | Fun Journal Topics

30 Creative Writing Prompts for Teens | Fun Journal Topics

If you are looking for the best writing prompts for middle school or high school, you are at the right…
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Top 30 ESL Writing Prompts and Topics for Beginners

Top 30 ESL Writing Prompts and Topics for Beginners

Learning a different language is hard. Writing in a different language is even harder. But the only way to improve…
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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 Collocations: ESL Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Teaching Collocations: ESL Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for some of the best tips and ideas for teaching collocations, then you’re certainly in the right…
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ESL Writing Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Writing Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re teaching writing and are looking for some of the best ESL writing activities, along with worksheets, lesson plans…
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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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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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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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Teaching Language Methods and Approaches: TPR, CLT, TBL

Teaching Language Methods and Approaches: TPR, CLT, TBL

There are various teaching language methods and approaches that have been used throughout history. And there are certainly some, including…
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ESL St. Patrick’s Day Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

ESL St. Patrick’s Day Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for some of the best Saint Patrick’s Day ESL games and activities, then you’re certainly in the…
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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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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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Tips for Teaching English Language Learners

Tips for Teaching English Language Learners

Are you an ELL (English Language Learner) teacher searching for ESL teaching strategies? If you’re looking to level up your…
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ESL Spelling Game: Word Challenge

ESL Spelling Game: Word Challenge

I’m ALL about activities that require basically nothing in the way of materials or preparation time. It’s ideal to have…
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Sequence Words List: More than 50 Examples in English

Sequence Words List: More than 50 Examples in English

Sequence words or linking words help us understand what’s happening in a story of a piece of text. They tell…
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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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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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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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Round Robin Story: A Fun ESL Writing Activity for All Ages

Round Robin Story: A Fun ESL Writing Activity for All Ages

Round Robin story is a fun ESL activity that focuses on speaking and listening. It’s great for all ages and…
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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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Conjunction Games + Transition Activities for English Learners

Conjunction Games + Transition Activities for English Learners

Are you looking for some of the best transition and conjunction activities and games for your English learners? Then you’ll…
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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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Teach Past Tense: ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & More

Teach Past Tense: ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & More

Do you want to teach past tense in an interesting, engaging and student-centred way? Then you’re certainly in the right…
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First Conditional Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

First Conditional Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets

If you’re looking for some of the best first conditional games and activities, then you’re definitely in the right place!…
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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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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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Irregular Verb Activities for ESL | Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Irregular Verb Activities for ESL | Lesson Plans & Worksheets

Are you looking for some interesting, engaging irregular verb activities and games for your ESL/EFL classes? Then you’re most certainly…
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ESL Parts of Speech Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Parts of Speech Activities, Games, 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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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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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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Modal Verbs Games and Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Modal Verbs Games and Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some modal verb activities, games, worksheets or lesson plans, then you’re certainly in the right place….
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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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Compound Noun Activities, Games, Worksheets, & Lesson Plans

Compound Noun Activities, Games, Worksheets, & Lesson Plans

Are you looking for some fresh, new ideas for compound noun activities and games? Then you’re definitely in the right…
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ESL Review Games & Activities: Ideas for English Review in Class

ESL Review Games & Activities: Ideas for English Review in Class

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL review games, then you’re certainly in the right place. We’re going…
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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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Quantifiers ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Quantifiers ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Are you looking for some activities, worksheets and exercises to help your students practice some, any, much, many and other…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Passive Games and Activities for ESL | Resources for Passive Voice

Passive Games and Activities for ESL | Resources for Passive Voice

If you’re looking for some passive games for ESL, then you’re certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for…
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Comparative and Superlative Games and Activities for ESL

Comparative and Superlative Games and Activities for ESL

If you’re looking for some of the best comparative and superlative adjective games and activities, then you’re in the right…
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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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Prefix Activities, Games, Worksheets and Lesson Plans for ESL

Prefix Activities, Games, Worksheets and Lesson Plans for ESL

In English, a prefix is some letters that added to the beginning of words to change the meaning of it….
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Past Continuous Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans ESL

Past Continuous Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans ESL

If you’re looking for some Past Continuous games, activities, worksheets and lesson plans, then you’re certainly in the right place….
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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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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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Postcards: A Fun ESL Writing Activity

Postcards: A Fun ESL Writing Activity

If you’re looking for a fun writing activity for beginners to advanced, kids to adults, then you’ll want to check…
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3 Things: A Simple, No-Prep ESL Writing Activity

3 Things: A Simple, No-Prep ESL Writing Activity

If you’re looking for a fun, quick ESL writing activity, then you’ll certainly want to consider 3 things. It’s ideal…
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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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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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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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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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Role Play Topics and Ideas for ESL | ESL Role Playing Activity

Role Play Topics and Ideas for ESL | ESL Role Playing Activity

One of the best things to do with ESL beginners is a role play. ESL role playing activities are ideal…
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Practice Filling Out an Application Form ESL: Tips for English Learners

Practice Filling Out an Application Form ESL: Tips for English Learners

Do you want to improve your English writing skills? Check out this activity, ESL practice filling out job application forms…
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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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5 Paragraph Essay Template | Five Paragraph Outline for Essays

5 Paragraph Essay Template | Five Paragraph Outline for Essays

If you’re looking for a 5 paragraph essay template for academic English, then you’re in the right place. Keep on…
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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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How Can I Foster Student Autonomy in ESL/EFL Writing Classes?

How Can I Foster Student Autonomy in ESL/EFL Writing Classes?

Student autonomy, with regards to teaching, is when students take charge of their own learning. That is, they are responsible…
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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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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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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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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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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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ESL Websites for English Teachers: Top 25 Resources

ESL Websites for English Teachers: Top 25 Resources

If you’re looking for some of the besbut ESL websites for teachers as well as English learners, then you’re certainly…
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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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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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Dictation Practice: ESL Writing and Listening Activity

Dictation Practice: ESL Writing and Listening Activity

Are you looking for a simple writing and listening activity that you can use for just about any level of…
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Journaling for English Learners: The Why and How

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…
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Odd One Out ESL Game | ESL Activities

Odd One Out ESL Game | ESL Activities

Odd One Out is one of my favourite ESL warm-up activities. If you’re looking to get your classes started off…
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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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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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TV ESL Conversation Lesson Plan for Teenagers & Adults

TV ESL Conversation Lesson Plan for Teenagers & Adults

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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English Writing Tip: Use Conjunctions and Transitions

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…
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