Interview, Getting-to-Know-Your Activity for Starting ESL Lessons
Getting the students interested in the lesson right off the bat can be a difficult thing to do. A better method is to allow the students time to greet …
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ESL Classroom Tips for Exploring and Expressing Differences in Culture
Cultural differences could result in ineffective communication. Pay attention to this in preparing your ESL methodology course lesson plans.
Continue ReadingThree ESL Teaching Assessments to Determine Student Capabilities and Progress
The following guideline will assist you with writing good ESL lesson plans with assessment.
Continue ReadingFree ESL Lessons: Online Resources and More
Gone are the days of spending weekends and evenings in front of the computer creating original ESL material for students. Luckily, there are now …
Continue ReadingPhilosophy of English as a Second Language
What’s the point of ESL? Explore some of the ideas behind ESL teaching philosophy.
Continue ReadingCross-Cultural Learning Styles: ELL Children and Understanding How They Learn
To understand a culture as a whole, you must continue to see the individual person. Don’t fall into the trap of generalizing. Learn ways to …
Continue ReadingYear-Round ESL Activities For Teenagers: Fun & Learning
English language activities and fun are the essential ingredients for getting teenage students actively engaged in their learning! This article …
Continue ReadingA Game For Your ESL Adult Learners: Teaching English as a Second Language
Bring new and exciting ideas to class when teaching your English as a Second Language (ESL) students, and see them transform from timidity to self …
Continue ReadingTips For English As Second Language: For Beginners
Do you want to help your beginner students learn English successfully? Use this guide for teaching English as Second Language for beginners. Basics …
Continue ReadingWhat is Ellis's Hypothesis on Second Language Acquisition?
Rod Ellis is a well-respected professor of applied linguistics and a TESOL expert. But what is Ellis’s hypothesis on second language …
Continue ReadingHow To Devise Successful TEFL Strategies
Learning styles used for children can also be effective TEFL methods for adult learners. It’s important to speak in the target language always, …
Continue ReadingTechnololgy and Equipment For Your ESL Class: Making Learning Fun
Devices and equipment are very helpful for teaching English as a second language, just like any other subject. The latest in teaching technology is …
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