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When teaching the Present Simple, the ultimate goal is to make sure your students understand that it’s used to describe routines, habits, daily activities, and general truths. Also important is the contrast between the Present Simple and the Present Progressive.

June is a great time to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. While getting out is great for teachers and students alike, don’t forget to keep language learning moving forward. Here are some activities just for June that will help your students continue to improve their English language skills. Keep in mind, you can always adjust these lesson plans or save them for next year if your classroom environment ...

While the United States is not the only place English is spoken, it contains a culture that many English language learners find intriguing. Students may be exposed to American companies, such as McDonald's, KFC, or Walmart in their own countries or they may spend time watching American TV shows online. These glimpses of the United States can spark an interest in students' minds and make them want to lear ...

English spelling is at best confusing and at worst a hot mess. It is no wonder so many ESL students struggle with making the connection between written words in English and how they are pronounced. Sometimes there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. I am a big proponent of teaching the phonetic alphabet to ESL students, primarily because I think it makes a big difference in their ability ...

ESL students study English for a purpose, and for many that purpose is higher education. Men and women, young and old travel great distances to attend colleges and universities. Many of them, though, must improve their English skills before they are accepted to the programs they desire. As many schools are wrapping up their final days of class, it is the perfect time to start offering students more info ...

April showers bring May flowers. The month of May can feel like the beginning of summer to some people so students may already be thinking about summer vacation. This May will look different for many of us. Instead of enjoying the last full month in the classroom or reviewing for final tests, many of us are still adjusting to life at home during this quarantine season. However, it is still just as impor ...

Tongue twisters in the ESL classroom – yes or no? Although most don't make any sense at all, they can certainly help your students improve their pronunciation skills.