Author Archive | rachelrock

5 Wonderful Websites for Engaging ESL Audio Short Stories

Listening skills are important. I know it. You know it. Your students know it. But how can you make listening practice engaging? The key is to spark your students’ interest with something more exciting than those dull-as-dish-water dialogues. A …

10 Creative Ways to Use Popular Movies in Fun ESL Lessons

Bored of book work? Tired of teacher-talking? Want something exciting for your students? Then watch a movie! Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: Isn’t watching a movie a cop-out? It’s tempting to think that putting on …