Everyone learns differently. Fact.
Ever notice that, despite teaching a well-thought-out lesson that’s geared towards a whole group of students, only some students will grasp the concepts straight away while others will really struggle?
It usually has to do …
Who doesn’t love a good role play?
They get students talking.
They use key vocabulary.
Plus, they mimic real-life situations.
Role plays have everything good to offer!
And that’s true not only for academic ESL classes, but …
What is the hamburger essay and why is it a great main course when serving up ESL writing lessons?
With over 700 million people speaking English as a second language, along with the status of English as the international …
Teaching ESL students to write well poses a unique challenge.
I mean, writing is kind of a one-man job.
We listen to each other, we speak to each other and we even read to each other.
But how often do …
Mentioning pronunciation in the ESL classroom opens up a whole can of worms.
The trick with being an ESL teacher is that all the concepts you’re teaching are intuitive to you.
You know how to do it all. You’ve been …
Halloween has crept up on us once again.
On the 31st of October we mark this ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, when the veil between this world of the living and the realm of the dead drops. A time …
Sunscreen: Check.
Lawn chair: Check.
Cold beverage…
Okay, okay, so maybe being in your ESL classroom will never be quite as pleasant as a day at the beach.
Regardless, most places can be made more comfortable with just a little …
