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Every year, millions of teens begin the college application process. They meticulously fill out applications, craft thoughtful essays, try one last time to improve their ACT/SAT scores, and hope they get into the school (or schools) of their choice. This is a stressful process for the average student, but it can become even more stressful for students for whom English is their second language, especially ...

Teachers often spend a lot of time in front of the classroom talking to students, but students need a chance to talk too. Bring some fun discussion activities into the classroom to give students a chance to share their thoughts and interact with you and one another. Role Play Scenarios Bring in real-world application by having students role play common scenarios. You can start with a script to get stud ...

A recent study from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine found that English language learners lack access to STEM instruction. This defiicit oftem stems from underfunded schools and underprepared educators placed within those schools. For many English language learners, the skills they are missing out on are the key skills they will need when it comes to getting a job in the futur ...

Game shows have long been a staple of English culture. Shows such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and The Price is Right have been on television for decades. These shows provide a lot of entertainment for viewers and contestants, but they also serve as great tools to use in the ESL classroom. Read on to discover how you can bring game shows into your classroom. Wheel of Fortune On Wheel of Fortun ...

A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in person, gender, and number. Sounds easy, right? Unfortunately, it's not always such an easy concept for students to grasp, especially in a world where "they" and "their" have gained acceptance as singular pronouns to avoid gender issues. Howver, it is possible for students to master agreement. It just takes a lot of practice and plenty of examples to help them ...

The state of education varies by country. In some countries, all students receive a high-quality education and are surrounded by individuals (teachers, parents, government officials) who put a high value on learning. In other countries, the quality of education a student receives can vary by state, county, city, district, or even race and social class. Regardless of what the state of education looks like ...

It's no surprise to learn that countries like America put a much stronger emphasis on free time and having fun than some of their Eastern counterparts. Some students come from countries where education and studying take up the bulk of their time, particularly because how they perform can determine their future occupation or social class. Other students come from countries where learning English is their ...