Do you want to incorporate some fun ESL grammar activities or games into your classes? Then you're most certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for all of the fun grammar games you need to check out for your … [Read more...]
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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 your first time decorating a classroom for ESL students (or your first time decorating a classroom in … [Read more...]
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 challenging. Seriously, I've been there and it was tough, really tough. However, I discovered that with some solid … [Read more...]
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. Find out all of our tips and tricks for teaching modal verbs the awesome way. Modals … [Read more...]
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 them have some fun writing (or erasing) things on the whiteboard with these top whiteboard games and whiteboard activities. ESL … [Read more...]
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! We have more than 20 1st conditional ideas, along with worksheets, lesson plans, online practice … [Read more...]
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 we're going to give you the rundown on our top sentence games to try out with your students … [Read more...]
Telling Time Activities, Games & Worksheets for ESL Students
Telling time can be a little bit tricky for English learners. First of all, there are digital as well as analog clocks, and there's also the 24-hour time clock which can be tricky for native English speakers. Then, … [Read more...]
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 little bit boring for the students, and the teacher as well, so mix things up with some of these ESL … [Read more...]
Was Were Activities, Worksheets, Games, Lesson Plans for ESL
If you're looking for some of the best ideas for teaching the verb "to be" in the past tense (was/were), you're in the right place. We have the best activities and games, along with worksheets and lesson plans to teach … [Read more...]
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 textbooks, then you're in the right place. We'll share our top ideas for games and activities, along with travel vocabulary, … [Read more...]
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. Keep on reading for the best ideas, along with past simple vs past continuous teaching … [Read more...]
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 day of class, fear not! Here are some of my top recommendations for ESL activities for the first day, along with ESL … [Read more...]
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. Keep on reading for everything you need to know about ESL activities for teenagers to make your English classes … [Read more...]
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 out postcards. If you have old postcards laying around or can find a large package for cheap, then … [Read more...]
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 and more then you're in the right place. Keep on reading for everything you need to know about … [Read more...]
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 for it and the teacher is more of a guide than the all-knowing one who imparts wisdom and … [Read more...]
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 can also be used as a TEFL writing activity as well. Keep on reading for all the details you need to … [Read more...]
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 adding to that is Freeze. Students have to work collaboratively in order to create a story in a certain … [Read more...]
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 place. We have the best ESL daily routine speaking activities, along with lesson plans, worksheets and more. … [Read more...]
Top 10 ESL Teacher Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Do you want to level up your English teaching? I'm sure you do! Then keep on reading for my top 10 ESL teacher mistakes and how to avoid them. Top 10 ESL Teacher Mistakes and How to Fix Them Check out this video for … [Read more...]
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 right place. We have the best options to choose from, along with complete lesson plans and worksheets. A … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Lesson Plans, Activities, Worksheets & More
Juneteenth is an important holiday in the USA that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people. It was first celebrated on June 19th, 1865 in Texas after the civil war. If you're looking for some of the best … [Read more...]
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 English teaching, then you're certainly in the right place. There are a ton of tips for teaching … [Read more...]
Reported Speech Games, Activities, Worksheets and Lesson Plans
If you're looking for some of the best reported speech games and activities, then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for our top picks, along with worksheets, lesson plans and more. ESL Reported … [Read 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 in the right place. You'll find everything you need to plan yourself an awesome … [Read more...]
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 in the right place. Keep on reading for all the irregular verb games you need, along … [Read more...]
Passive Games and Activities 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 all the details you need to know about ESL passive voice activities, along with worksheets, lesson plans and … [Read more...]
Punctuation Marks Names, Rules, Examples, and Pictures
Punctuation is the unsung hero of the English language, providing structure, clarity, and nuance to our written expressions. In this article, we will crack down on the mysteries of common punctuation marks, exploring … [Read more...]
What is an Eikaiwa? Jobs, Teaching in Japan, Salary & More
A universal language is spoken and understood by the majority of the people around the world. While more people speak Chinese than English, most Chinese speakers are Chinese. Only a handful of people from other … [Read more...]
Teach Articles? ESL Articles Practice, Activities & Worksheets
Let's be real. If you teach articles, it can be a little bit dry. But, it really is possible to spice things up a little bit with these fun ESL articles games, activities, worksheets and more. Keep on reading for … [Read more...]
ESL Christmas Activities + Games, Worksheets, Vocabulary, Lesson Plans
When you teach a language, you're usually teaching a lot of vocabulary and grammar. Vocabulary is the words we use, and grammar is how we organize them in a way so that people understand what we're saying. ESL Christmas … [Read more...]
ESL Reading Lesson Plan Template | ESL Lesson Plan Sample
If you're looking for everything ESL reading lesson plan template, then you're in the right place. We have an easy system for you to follow, as well as sample ESL reading lessons to consider. Keep on … [Read more...]
English Reading Test Tips for ESL/EFL Students | ESL Reading
If you're looking for some of the best English reading tips for ESL reading comprehension tests, then you're in the right place. Check out these tips and tricks for scoring highly on ESOL reading comprehension tests. … [Read more...]
ESL Reading Activities, Games: Worksheets, Lesson Plans and Resources
If you're looking for some of the best ESL reading activities, games, worksheets and lesson plans, then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for all the ESL reading comprehension activities you need … [Read more...]
Post Reading Activities for ESL | After Reading for English Learners
If you're looking for some post reading activities and ideas for English lessons, then you're in the right place. We have lots of after-reading activities and strategies for fiction and non-fiction for all ages and … [Read more...]
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 and more? Then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for all the details … [Read more...]
How to Write an Interesting Story in English (6 Simple Steps)
If you want to learn how to write an interesting story in English, you're in the right place. Keep on reading for the 6 easy steps you need to know to write your own English story. Write an Interesting Story in … [Read more...]
ESL Shopping Activities, Games, Worksheets, Lesson Plans and More
Ah, the ESL shopping unit. It's a classic on in many beginner and intermediate ESL/EFL textbooks but it can be a little bit dry. Spice things up a bit with these ESL shopping activities, games, worksheets and lesson … [Read more...]
ESL Drill Activities and Games | Ideas for English Drilling Exercises
If you're looking for some fun and interactive ESL drill activities and games, you're in the right place. Keep on reading for all the TEFL drilling ideas to level up your lessons. Let's get to it! ESL Drill … [Read more...]
There Is There Are Games, Activities, Lesson Plans & Worksheets
If you're looking for some of the best there is there are games and activities, along with lesson plans, worksheets and online practice opportunities, then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for all the … [Read more...]
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 the communicative language approach and task-based learning approach which are … [Read more...]
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 you're most certainly in the right place. We have the best ESL warm-ups, including games and activities for … [Read more...]
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 plural noun games and singular noun activities, along with worksheets, lesson plans, online practice … [Read more...]
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 on reading for activities and games that are engaging, interactive and student-centred and can be … [Read more...]
Phrasal Verbs ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Other Resources
A phrasal verb is a verb that's combined with an adverb or preposition to give the verb a different meaning. Some examples of phrasal verbs include the following: ask for, back off, believe in, call back, drop off, and … [Read more...]
Linking Verb Games & Activities | Helping and Auxiliary Verbs ESL
If you're looking for some of the top games and activities to teach helping verbs, linking verbs or auxiliary verbs, then you're certainly in the right place. You'll find the top linking verb games to consider, along … [Read more...]
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. Keep on reading for all the details you need to help you plan an awesome ESL Halloween … [Read more...]
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 out these top opinion games and activities, along with worksheets, lesson plans and more. ESL Opinion … [Read more...]
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 on reading for some of the top picks for TEFL classes for higher-level … [Read more...]
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 other quantifiers? Then you're in the right place! Keep on reading for our top recommendations … [Read more...]
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 bit terrifying, right? That's where these ESL activities for big classes come in. These ESL Group activities are designed for … [Read more...]
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, then you're in the right place! Keep on reading for all the top picks for the ESL … [Read more...]
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 right place. Keep on reading for the top recommendations for teaching this important grammar … [Read 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 in the right place. Keep on reading for everything you need to know about imperatives … [Read more...]
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 of a sentence are the same. For example, "He believed in himself." If you're looking for some reflexive pronouns … [Read more...]
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 some ESL weather activities, right? I'm from Canada, so am all about this because it kind of feels like home. In … [Read more...]
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 pronoun (my, mine, our, ours, its, his, her, hers, their, theirs, your and yours) activities and games … [Read more...]
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, lesson plans, and worksheets. You can also see some second conditional sentences and … [Read more...]
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 in your TEFL classes today. Keep on reading for my favourite games with flashcards to consider trying … [Read more...]
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 you're in the right place. Keep on reading! Zero Conditional Activities Let's get into the … [Read more...]
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 and the students seem to enjoy practicing it. However, it can be a bit of a challenge to come up with … [Read more...]
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 in the right place. We're going to give you the rundown on the best ESL websites for lesson planning, … [Read more...]
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! You'll learn all about why ESL surveys and questionnaires are amazing, along with how to set them up in your … [Read more...]
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 guess game ideas for all ages, including kids, teenagers and adults. Guessing Games Ideas Let's get … [Read more...]
ESL Listening Activities, Games, Worksheets, and Lesson Plans
EasIf you're looking for some of the best ESL listening activities and games, then you're certainly in the right place. Keep on reading for some of the best ELL listening activities, along with tips and tricks for … [Read more...]
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 on reading for all the details you need to know about adverbs of frequency games, along with … [Read 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 place! We're going to give you a rundown on the top "will" and "going to" activities you can … [Read more...]
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 bit boring for the teacher, as well as the students if you do the same old thing all the time. Check … [Read more...]
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 on reading for everything you need to know ESL lessons for kids! Let's get into the best ESL kids' … [Read more...]
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, then you're definitely in the right place. Keep on reading for everything you … [Read more...]
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 certainly want to read more! We have our top ESL games and activities to out, along with … [Read more...]
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 the rundown on how to concept check in a language class and also why it's so important to do … [Read more...]
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 help them do just that and to work on speaking more fluently at the same time. Keep in … [Read more...]
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 words? Then you'll need to check out these vocabulary memory games. Keep on reading for our top … [Read more...]
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 whole lot more? Then you're certainly in the right place. We're going to give you the rundown on the best … [Read more...]
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? Then you'll certainly want to keep on reading! You can find these, along with clothes ESL worksheets, lesson plans … [Read more...]
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. They're the best class games to play with students. Keep on reading to find out all the details you … [Read more...]
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 going to give you the rundown on the best ones, along with worksheets, lesson plans, online … [Read more...]
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 culture is the center of a discussion, it typically touches on language. If you’re still confused about … [Read more...]
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 right place. We have some great options for that, along with worksheets, lesson plans, and recommendations for … [Read more...]
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 most definitely in the right place. Keep on reading for our top ten p.p. activities for English learners, … [Read more...]
How to Teach English Online to Chinese Students
China is one of the largest TEFL markets for ESL teachers. There is a huge demand for English teachers in China. Although teaching abroad is a great option, not everyone can travel to China to teach English. However, … [Read more...]
Open English: A Complete Guide to Teaching English Online
Teaching English online with a company like Open English is an excellent supplemental source of income. Many ESL teachers choose to do private tutoring or online teaching besides their full-time teaching job. If you … [Read more...]
Topica Native: Guide to Teaching English Online | Salary, Hiring Process, Hours
Teaching online is becoming more and more popular amongst ESL teachers. It is a great option, especially for English teachers at the beginning of their teaching careers. Not only can teachers build their experience but … [Read more...]
Top 10 Study Abroad Scholarships
Going to another to study can be a life-changing experience. You get a chance to get immersed into an entirely different culture by becoming part of the community. You will make local friends, try new food, and learn the … [Read more...]
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 have more than 20 describing people games. Help your students learn how to use appearance adjectives … [Read more...]
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 have all the tips for how to learn English easily. If you want to improve your English skills in a big way, … [Read more...]
Side Gigs for Teachers: Ways to Actually Make Money
Do you want a bit of extra cash in your pocket at the end of the month? Who doesn't, right? If you're a teacher looking to make some extra money in your spare time, then you're certainly in the right place. Stay tuned … [Read more...]
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 reading for the best English pron games and activities, along with lesson plans and worksheets. ESL … [Read more...]