How can students develop their public speaking skills? Who hasn\’t felt a few cold chills at the idea of public speaking? We all agree that public speaking is so intimidating for everybody. But we know from our experience that practice helps, so today, I want to share a fantastic idea for building public speaking into […]
Rubrics in Language Teaching Is the stack of papers on your desk fast approaching the ceiling? Then, you need grading rubrics to assess your students! They can save us hours when used for assessment while providing timely, meaningful feedback to our learners. Moreover, if you use rubrics properly, you can increase student motivation and help
Teaching Passive Voice? Get the Hacks! Learning grammar doesn\’t have to be a drag for students! With a little twist and creativity, students can quickly become Grammar Gurus! In this article, you’ll find teaching hacks that will ignite your students’ enthusiasm and will help them learn the passive voice so well they’ll never forget it.
Support students who are underachieving Supporting students who are underachieving can be challenging, but the good news is… it is possible to help them grow! Reaching these underachievers sometimes is hard because they have closed their doors to learning English. But that\’s just because they haven\’t gotten the help they need. Let me share with
Celebrate Easter with Fun ESL Activities Celebrate Easter and get your learners excited with fun, ESL activities designed to help them practice their English skills. Download my worksheets and create amazing memories with your students this Easter! From my own personal experience, the purposes of these activities and games are to help students learn about
How to teach Cooperative Skills Cooperative learning is a form of small-group instruction where students work in a social setting to solve problems. Teaching cooperative skills can be a great way to help children and adults learn how to communicate and interact with one another in a respectful, productive way. Let me show how to
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities Do you celebrate with your students St. Patrick\’s day? I love adding an educational element when doing seasonal activities with my learners. STEM is an excellent opportunity to include creativity and 21st-century skills in our lesson plans! Here are a few fun activities you can do with your students to
Back to School Tips It\’s back-to-school season, and teachers everywhere are preparing to welcome their students back into the classroom! A teacher must stay organized, set expectations, and create a positive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. With that in mind, here are some Back-to-School Survival Tips to help you get
Storyboards for Creative Writing and Storytelling Do your ESL students need a fun way to practice narrative skills? Luckily, there are some great resources out there to help you work through some roadblocks with storytelling and creative writing. Have you heard of Storyboards? They are a great way to visualize the structure of a story,
Exit Tickets for ESL Students How can we tie a bow to wrap everything up at the end of the lesson? Exit tickets are the key to finishing the class and assessing our learners! They are quick check-ins with your ESL students and they let us know if they have understood what we worked on
