I’ve heard a few second language learners say they learned English by watching TV or film.
Now, while I can’t test the validity of their statement, I totally get it.
I can definitely say that using video clips is …
Let’s Assess: 8 Tips for Creating the Perfect ESL Needs Assessment
Teachers may be known for their quirks and faults in the media.
Ben Stein’s “Bueller? Bueller?” from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” has become the classic trope for the apathetic teacher.
Señor Chang spends all his class time harassing students …
The Novice ESL Teacher’s Guide for How to Teach English
So, you’ve decided to become an English teacher.
Congratulations! Welcome to the world of ESL teaching.
Teaching English is an incredibly rewarding job. As a teacher, you’re in a position to help students achieve their dreams by learning a second …
Press Play! 6 Resources for Fabulous ESL Video Worksheets
Lights, camera, action!
It’s probably safe to say that not a single one of your students would be opposed to the idea of watching a video in class.
While showing a video is sure to be entertaining, it’s also …
10 Android Apps for English Teachers That Are out of This World
Do your ESL students seem bored or uninterested in your lessons?
There’s an app for that!
Do you have scraps of hastily written notes and half-baked lesson plans scattered across your desk?
There’s an app for that!
In the …
Introductions, Activities, Feedback: The Ultimate ESL Email Writing Lesson Plan
Isn’t there something romantic about the past?
I don’t know about you, but growing up, I loved the “Little House on the Prairie” and “Anne of Green Gables” series.
Both paint a picture of the past, including one-room schoolhouses where …
5 English Grammar Worksheets and How to Use Them Effectively
Worksheets get a bad rap.
Some educators claim they’re old-fashioned and outdated ways to teach.
But worksheets don’t do the teaching. That’s up to you. They’re just here to help.
Worksheets provide extra tips, help students practice and allow …
