Author Archive | Emma Thomas

10 Must-use Exercises for Teaching ESL Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are all around us. That means there’s lots of inspiration for you to teach them. Instead of sticking to boring old grammar drills, you can take real-life scenarios to teach modal verbs the fun way. Grammar lessons don’t …

10 ESL Time Activities to Teach English Time Like Clockwork

When learning a new language, many students start with numbers. From there, the natural progression is to tell the time. That’s where things get more difficult. That’s why you have to make it immersive and interesting. Sometimes it’s okay to …

How to Nail Your ESL Demo Lessons and Land a Teaching Job

Often, acing your ESL teacher interview isn’t enough to impress employers. That’s because, for teachers, landing a job requires more than just good interview skills. In addition to giving all the right answers, you may also be required to teach …

5 British Culture ESL Lesson Plans with 12 Engaging Activities

By adding some culture into your British English lessons, you can go beyond the language and create an immersive learning experience. In this post, you’ll get 5 British culture lesson plans with 12 different activities that will help your students …