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Well, it is that time again. You have finished your unit on (insert topic here) complete with vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing activities, but you are not entirely done. The test is coming up in just a few days, and your students need some review. When vocabulary is on that agenda, try one of these fun games to review the words your students have recently learned! Try These Fun ESL ...

In today’s globalized world, most beginner ESL students have had some contact with the English language, usually through the Internet, movies or TV. Many ESL students, often referred to as false beginners, have most likely studied English at some point in their lives and abandoned their studies.. But every now and then, we come across an absolute beginner, someone who has had so little exposure to ...

Every ESL student should have a pronunciation element to their language studies. Sometimes, though, a student may need more than one strategy for tackling English pronunciation. By making sure you use variety in your pronunciation lessons, your students will be more successful with English pronunciation and gain the confidence that comes with it. Correct pronunciation leads to effective communication a ...

Your students can help you be a better teacher. Here are 10 tips to do it.   Understanding the learning styles of your students can help you become a better teacher. And in this way, you can even learn from them. Every student is different, each with their own unique, individual qualities. If you learn to recognize these and take advantage of them, you’ll certainly become a better teach ...

First lessons are the perfect opportunity to tell students a little bit about yourself and get to know something about them as well. This may be your first chance to determine your students’ English level, so it is important to encourage them to speak as much as possible.

On the first day of class, the halls buzz with excitement. Teachers get ready to greet their students, anxious to get started, and our young, or not-so-young, learners are nervous, wondering what their new teacher will be like. Of course, first impressions count, and it’s essential to have a first day of class that will set the tone for what the rest of the school year or course will be li ...

Starting a class with an entire group of new students can be a stressful experience for both teacher and student. Teachers may feel awkward speaking in front of a group of new faces who appear to be watching in a quite judgmental manner. Students also feel nervous during a first class, as they may not have spoken English for a very long time. This often creates a series of confidence issues with the stu ...