Author Archive | Laura Grace Tarpley

No one ever said teaching ESL was easy.

Memorizing verb tenses, understanding active vs. passive voice, taking in the culture, pronouncing the word “squirrel.”

How are you supposed to teach students these things, all while keeping your …

Sure, it’s satisfying when your ESL student crafts a well-written essay in English.

And of course you’re proud when they understand your instructions without asking you to repeat them.

But is there anything more rewarding than hearing a student speak …