You really must get your students to speak.
That’s the only way they’ll achieve English fluency and find their own voices in their new language.
It’s not good enough if it’s just in their heads.
It’s not good enough …
Who doesn’t love games?
Working together can be a great way for shy students to get more involved with classmates in an easygoing atmosphere.
During group activities, ESL students can engage in authentic vocabulary practice while having a great time.…
“All right everyone, pair up!”
This sentence can be met in many ways.
Blank stares. Two class troublemakers reaching for each other’s hands.
The shy kid in the class trying very hard to become invisible.
It’s no secret, getting students …
I’m sorry, could you repeat that?
We’ve all had to say that to students at times because we’re not sure what they said.
If we can’t understand our students, how will people outside the class react when our students speak?…
Teaching adults can be a great privilege.
Let them know you care with outstanding, informative lesson plans!
Adult students are eager to learn.
They take responsibility for their learning progress.
They often provide a wonderful snapshot of their own culture…
One of the first things you do when you start a new class is lay out the rules.
Raise your hand!
Eyes on your own work!
But it’s time for teachers to learn the ESL rules–after all, if you’re teaching …
We’ve all had a shy guy in the class.
You know, that student who stays totally silent during pair work.
The one who stares at her desk when you’re looking for someone to call on?
The one who did …
