Bingo is a simple, versatile game that’s popular in many classrooms, but it’s especially useful for language educators.
You can adapt it to teach anything from basic numbers to books to spelling, as we’ll show you below.
Plus, nothing gets …
Giving quality feedback to ESL students is important.
The feedback you give contributes to creating a positive classroom environment, setting attainable improvement goals and accelerating learning.
But not all feedback is created equal, and not all students respond to a …
Susan Verner
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 …
Susan Verner
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 …
Being a teacher is more than a vocation, it’s a calling. We’re not just preparing students for a class, we’re preparing them for life.
With such lofty ambitions, what are the goals that every teacher needs to keep in …
Susan Verner
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 …
Susan Verner
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 …
