Author Archive | Montana Rogers

Show, Don’t Tell: How to Teach Adjectives to ESL Students

When used correctly, adjectives can turn any regular old sentence into something special. For ESL students, the number of adjectives we use can be overwhelming. Take the word “pretty,” for example. We could also say: Beautiful, attractive, lovely, appealing, …

How to Score an Amazing Job Teaching English in Dubai

Hey, want to go on an adventure? I know what you’re thinking. You can’t, because you’ve got to work. Right? What if I told you that you can visit a region rich in history, where modern and ancient cultures collide…

Get Paid to Travel: How to Teach English in France

Did you know you can get paid to sip espressos and snack on chocolate croissants? Well, not exactly. But if you’re interested in teaching English abroad, that’ll be a perk that comes with being an English teacher in France. …

Surprise Your Students with These 6 ESL Exercises

Ever have one of those days where you just want to eat potato chips and watch TV? Don’t worry, everyone does. Nobody operates at full capacity 100% of the time. But when it’s students having a blah day, things …

11 Festive ESL Christmas Lessons for Adults

Christmas is the time of the year when we all come together as friends and families, enjoy each other’s company, watch holiday movies and take time out from our busy lives to relax a little. Why not bring some of …

Stuff Your Face with These 9 ESL Thanksgiving Lesson Activities

Pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce! And, don’t forget the turkey! Isn’t Thanksgiving great? It’s one of my favorite holidays, and not just because of the delicious food. We gather with friends and family and share what we’re all grateful …

Best Jokes in English for Students: Humor for All Levels

Do your students ever seem a little bored or sleepy? As a teacher, there’s nothing more frightening than standing at the front of the class and having at a bunch of despondent faces staring back at you. When my classes …