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ESL Essentials – Important Teaching Tips

In this section there are 1021 articles that cover essential ESL topics such as how to teach grammar, use realia, and teach young learners. There are also a lot of lesson ideas and fun activities included in the articles. This ESL article, for example, is about teaching grammar and describes five great activities. It has been given five stars by other busy teachers so it obviously has useful content. Check it out for yourself or take a look at other articles that relate better to your questions or teaching situation.

There are a lot of dos and don’ts and tips and tricks that many teachers learn through teaching.

Our ESL Essentials section will help you master the basics of teaching English and will help you start teaching like a 'pro'. Every ESL Essentials article provides clear, to-the-point instructions that can be used with the students right away.
At the moment we have 1021 ESL Essentials.
Sometimes that is the best way to learn but the experiences of others can also help you develop your teaching skills without having to make the same mistakes. If you have a great story or activity, feel free to submit your own article so that you can share your knowledge with others. We would love to hear from you!
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Teaching English in Russia - 5 Things You Must Do Before You Go
Teaching English in Russia - 5 Things You Must Do Before You Go
Before working in Russia, you have a number of things you must organise before you can do so legally, or even be let into the country at all. None of them is exceptionally difficult but get them ...
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Let Them Talk: 5 Student Advantages to a Noisy Classroom
Let Them Talk: 5 Student Advantages to a Noisy Classroom
What teacher finds himself smiling when his students are constantly talking over him? An ESL teacher, of course. Language classrooms are the perfect environment for teachers to encourage talking ...
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4 Keys to Good Communication with Your Students
4 Keys to Good Communication with Your Students
Whenever I tell people that I taught English as a second language in China, almost universally their first question is, “Oh, do you speak Chinese?” Well, no. In fact, I wouldn’t ...
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The Upside of Errors: When and Why to Avoid Correcting Your Students
The Upside of Errors: When and Why to Avoid Correcting Your Students
“I teached math in my home country,” a student shares on career day. The teacher raises her eyebrows and waits for the student to continue. “I mean, I taught math in my home cou ...
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Teaching in Japan: 5 Common Student Mistakes
Teaching in Japan: 5 Common Student Mistakes
When teaching English as a foreign language, you will encounter a lot of mistakes. While you can choose to simply correct those mistakes and move on, it is usually worth looking at which mistakes ...
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Teaching in Thailand: Do's and Don’ts
Teaching in Thailand: Do's and Don’ts
There are several things that you can either do or avoid doing in Thailand to make your entire experience a lot easier. Some things relate specifically to the classroom, whilst other things apply ...
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A Definite Solution: 3 Rules for Clearing Up Definite/Indefinite Article Confusion
A Definite Solution: 3 Rules for Clearing Up Definite/Indefinite Article Confusion
A or the? The or some? Some or an? To put it simply, articles can be confusing. ESL students often find that choosing the correct article in a given sentence is difficult. Perhaps it’s beca ...
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5 Things You Should Know Before Teaching in Japan
5 Things You Should Know Before Teaching in Japan
There are a lot of things you can do to prepare for your move to Japan, from brushing up on the language to practicing with your chopsticks – but what will prepare you for teaching? You&rsq ...
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7 Essential Reading Strategies Your ESL Students Must Know (and YOU Must Teach)
7 Essential Reading Strategies Your ESL Students Must Know (and YOU Must Teach)
No one is born knowing how to read. But becoming simply literate is not enough. For academic and professional success, you need to learn how to read well. ESL students, in particular, need to dev ...
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They Won’t Eat You: 7 Survival Tips for Teaching Business English in Russia
They Won’t Eat You: 7 Survival Tips for Teaching Business English in Russia
If you don’t have a corporate background, teaching business English in Russia might seem like yet another form of culture shock. Chances are, though, that you’ll be teaching at a fair ...
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Go With the Flow: 5 Classroom Activities for Improving Student Fluency
Go With the Flow: 5 Classroom Activities for Improving Student Fluency
Everyone knows that timing is important in music, but are we stressing timing when it comes to English as a second language? We may not think about it often, but timing is important in language u ...
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Often Talked About, Seldom Found: Private English Lessons in Mexico
Often Talked About, Seldom Found: Private English Lessons in Mexico
Teaching English in Mérida, Yucatán (México) can be a fun and exciting experience. You will meet all manner of people who wish to learn English either for personal growth or ...
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6 Simple Steps for Teaching Content Vocabulary
6 Simple Steps for Teaching Content Vocabulary
Are you tired of the same old boring presentations, handing out lists of vocabulary words and definitions to your ESL students? Are you looking for a new and engaging way to present new vocabular ...
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