What comes to mind when you hear the word “debates”?
TV debates, politicians contradicting each other before elections or…debates in class between student teams?
Well, in case you aren’t familiar with this exciting method in ESL classes, I’m going …
More and more, we English educators are being called upon to help our colleagues teach our ELL students.
Our students are out there learning more than just English—they’re using their new English skills to absorb math, science, art, history …
Do your students know how to order a cup of coffee and a sandwich in English?
How about how to ask where the restrooms are?
When you’re first learning a new language, you spend quite a bit of time …
Crafts are an incredible way to teach language through creation.
No matter your students’ ability level, a craft activity offers the perfect way to get away from chalk-and-talk and endless worksheets.
They’ll get every student engaged and focused, …
Sitting in the teacher’s lounge at my school one day, I overheard a younger colleague complaining to the others.
“It’s my class,” she told them. “They’re so noisy!”
I have to confess that I jumped in and congratulated her. …
Ever tried to play games with kids in English?
It can be a fun treat!
But what about when the child doesn’t even know how to say hello?
In this case, trying to play games or sing songs can be …
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 …
