Are you looking for a fun, quick ESL activity that you can use with kids? Then you're in the right place because there's nothing like a mystery box for creating some fun and excitement in a TEFL class. Keep on reading to … [Read more...]
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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 reading for everything you need to write a five-paragraph academic essay quickly and easily. Why Do I … [Read more...]
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 to Z game is one of our favourites. It's simple, requires nothing in the way of materials and also doesn't … [Read more...]
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 game. It's one of the best fly swatting games out there so keep on reading to find out more. Flyswatter … [Read more...]
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 adults, then you're in the right place. Keep on reading for our top picks for activities and games to help … [Read more...]
PalFish Reviews, Salary, Job Requirements, Interview & More
Online English teaching jobs normally require you to use a laptop or a PC with a webcam to teach. But did you that there’s a company that allows you to teach even if you’re only using a tablet or a smartphone? Intrigued? … [Read more...]
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 place. You'll find plenty of those, along with comparing adjectives lesson plans, worksheets and … [Read more...]
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 for you, as well as a link to where you can get even more of them! There are lots of reasons why someone … [Read more...]
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 them a chance to warm up their brains, and start thinking, talking, reading and writing in English. It's also … [Read more...]
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 good news for you! I'll share my best ESL games and activities for teaching English online so keep on … [Read more...]
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 for asking for help then you're in the right place. We have the best ESL activities for teaching … [Read more...]
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 they are not practicing the language regularly. Keep on reading to find out all the details you … [Read more...]
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 pages of a beginning ESL/EFL textbook. Keep on reading for our top games and activities you'll want to … [Read more...]
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 TBL is, the steps involved in this type of lesson as well as some advantages and disadvantages … [Read 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 right place. We have 14 predicting games to try out, along with making predictions worksheets, lesson … [Read more...]
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 reading. Eliciting information from students is a very beneficial use of class time. Find out why, … [Read more...]
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 for getting students to have conversations with each other, even though their language abilities may not be high. … [Read more...]
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 the Internet about how to improve your score on the IELTS speaking test, but you need to … [Read more...]
Giving Instructions: Tips for Teachers | Teaching ESL Abroad
So, what's the deal with giving instructions to ESL/EFL students. Do you slow it down and make it simple enough? Or, is it good practice for the students to have to figure some stuff out? Whatever your theory of … [Read more...]
Teaching English in the Philippines: Jobs, Salary & Qualifications
The Republic of the Philippines is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia. There are over 7,000 islands in the Philippines. Because of its numerous beautiful beaches, amazing diving and … [Read more...]
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 solid tips for how to improve your ESL speaking, as well as a link to even more English awesome. Are you … [Read more...]
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 place. Keep on reading for more than 30 of our favourite ESL private tutoring activities and lesson plan ideas to … [Read more...]
Dictogloss ESL Listening Game
Are you looking for an ESL activity that hits almost all the skills at the same time? Sure, what English teacher doesn't want that, right? Then you'll want to keep on reading to learn more about Dictogloss. It's the … [Read more...]
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 for how to teach English online, including activity and resource recommendations, things to avoid and a … [Read more...]
Password Game for Kids | How to Play Password in the Classroom
How can I make my English classes for kids more fun? That's a good question! Keep on reading to find out how you can create some excitement in your classes today with this game of password. Find out all the details you … [Read more...]
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 way over your head. There's just too much material covered in too short of a time, or the material is too … [Read more...]
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 place. Keep on reading for all the details you need to know about cultural conversation … [Read more...]
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 going to give you the rundown on the best conversational English textbooks, along with our top choice for … [Read more...]
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 English learner? Then dictation practice should certainly be an ESL activity that you consider. Keep on reading for … [Read more...]
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 school holidays had come early! Sure, you usually ended up watching a stuffy old documentary but it was better than yet … [Read more...]
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 classroom. To evaluate learning, you may conduct tests and exams to check what they learned in … [Read more...]
Skyeng: Guide to Teaching English Online | Salary, Interviews, Hours
Teaching English online with a company like Skyeng has become a new trend for teachers and students worldwide. However, some online teaching platforms have strict requirements that not all teachers can meet. It takes a … [Read more...]
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 warm-up at the beginning of a class to review material from previous classes. It's ideal for use as a sentence … [Read more...]
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 the end? Then you're certainly in the right place as you'll find out all the details you need to know about this ESL … [Read more...]
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! Keep on reading for the best options for those last-minute classes when you have time to prepare a lesson. No … [Read more...]
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 find parts of speech activities and games, along with worksheets and … [Read more...]
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 place! We've got the best activities for compound nouns, along with worksheets, compound word lesson … [Read more...]
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 Correction relay race might be the activity for you. It's one of the best error correction ESL games that you might want … [Read more...]
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 or vocabulary, then consider using this ball toss activity. It's fun, student-centred and also engaging. Keep on … [Read more...]
Journaling for English Learners: The Why and How
If you're looking for information about why and how to use journaling for English learners, you're in the right place. Keep on reading for all the details you need to know about ESL journalling. I used to teach a … [Read more...]
The Best Languages to Learn: Top 10 Choices
As the world becomes a more united and diverse place to live, it is more common than ever for people to learn a second or third language. Many of you might have asked yourself, "What language should I learn?" which is a … [Read 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 place as we have the best ideas for past tense ESL activities and games, along with worksheets and … [Read more...]
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. Prefixes can create an opposite (impossible), negate something (unable) or express a relation of time, place or … [Read more...]
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 to give you the rundown on these review activities to choose from. Keep on reading for all the past details … [Read more...]
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 to just do the activities in the book. Instead, mix things up a little bit with these ESL number games that you … [Read more...]
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 place. We have the best ESL collocation activities and games, plus worksheets, lesson plans and other … [Read more...]
Me Too! ESL Speaking and Listening Activity
I'm all about simple activities that require nothing in the way of preparation or materials and can fill a few minutes at the end of class. Me Too! is one of those activities but it's not just a time-filler—it can be … [Read more...]
Find Something in Common ESL Activity For Higher-Level Students
Check out this engaging, interactive ESL Icebreaker activity, Find Something in Common. It's ideal for classes of any size, from intermediate to advanced English learners. Keep on reading to find out all the details … [Read more...]
Problem-Advice Board Game | ESL Board Games
I love a good board game with friends! Some of your students do too. That's why they can be a fun ESL activity to incorporate into your classes. And this board game for giving advice ESL is a really fun one. Some … [Read more...]