Ever find yourself staring at a blank page with no good ideas of how to fill it?
We all do, even the most experienced writers.
But for many ESL students, the dreaded blank page isn’t just intimidating—it’s immobilizing.
After all, …
Even if it’s not ideal, it’s completely normal for all of us to feel low on the motivation scale every now and then.
For those times when you and your students need a good pick-me-up, there’s nothing like a rousing, …
Many of us have seen over-used or boring icebreakers fall flat, especially during conferences and training.
Whether we’re the ones leading them or enduring them.
But when done right, icebreakers are highly effective, help people connect who otherwise might’ve been …
Homework may not be many students’ favorite thing, but research says it’s truly an effective learning tool that teachers should use.
The trick is assigning great homework.
To help you do this with ease, we’ve compiled an awesome list …
A huge amount of psychological development happens in the years between childhood and adulthood—the infamous teen years. But that doesn’t mean teens always want to talk.
This can make ESL class a bit of a challenge. How exactly do you …
Teaching English creatively can be one of the best ways to engage your students in what they’re learning, and make it more likely that they’ll retain information in the long run.
But, if you really want to teach creatively, it …
In native English classrooms, teachers often get their students started with a book and then let them watch the movie based off of it as a reward.
But movies have so much more to offer.
You can also use the …
You’d attract bees with honey rather than vinegar—and the same idea applies to motivating the students in your ESL classroom
One of the toughest tasks a teacher can have on their plate is to motivate their students the right way…
Students have a variety of different goals for learning English.
For some, it’s using English in the business world. Others seek to learn English for their education. That’s why English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes are so popular.
In …
What works with adults in the ESL classroom doesn’t necessarily work with teenagers.
In this guide, I’ll share with you some of the best strategies for teaching high school ESL students, as well as resources you can use to supplement …
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