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10 Creative Ways to Use Short Films with ESL students Short films are great opportunities we have as English Language teachers to connect with our learners at an emotional level. Students love movies because visual literacy is the dominant medium of communication among them; therefore, we should ensure its integration in our classrooms. In this […]

Participate in International Projects with your Students Taking part in an international project is a fantastic experience for students and teachers because they allow us to connect with an authentic audience. By the way, if you want to get down to the nuts and bolts of PBL, check out Project Based: Learning Stages, Tips, and

Project Based Learning What is Project-Based Learning? I discovered Project Based Learning while looking for alternative ways to assess my students. At that time, I was not satisfied with how my students were learning. They acquired many concepts by heart, and they felt extremely nervous and anxious during oral exams. Therefore, I wondered what I

How to get started with Podcasts in the ESL Classroom Podcasts in the ESL classroom are an excellent tool of communication for your ESL EFL learners. Podcasts can give them agency, language practice, and above all, an authentic purpose for writing and speaking in English. The good news is …It’s not as hard as it

How to Teach Telling the Time Are you feeling stuck on how to make your students learn how to read the time? Then, take a deep breath! You are not alone! Teaching students how to tell the time on analog clocks might be challenging for our English Language learners. Last June, I had to introduce routines

Building Community with Fun Games and Activities Do your students know how to work in groups? Have you ever thought about teaching collaborative skills? Do you know the necessary elements that must be present for community building? Working with others is not easy. Friction is part of group dynamics, and we have to teach learners