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7 Virtual and Face-to-Face Activities for the First Week of School
As we go back to school this fall, many teachers are faced with changing school policies because of the COVID-19 pandemic. School districts that originally planned to go back full time to their...
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Aligning Ice Breakers to Lesson Objectives: 5 Fun Activities
Those of us who have been teaching adult ESL classes for a long time know that starting the class on time is almost impossible. Our students have jobs, families, and other responsibilities, making it...
View Article6 Ways to Build Fluency in Second Language Writing
What Is Fluency in Writing? When asked what their goal is in learning a language, many learners say they want to be fluent in both speaking and writing. In everyday discussions, we often think of...
View Article3 More Easy Improv Warm-ups for Speaking Classes
Last month, I wrote about four simple, silly improv warmups to get students active and engaged. This month, I’d like to continue with three more: Diddy-Diddy-Dum, Energy Circle, and Five Things. All...
View ArticleDecember Holidays: 5 Writing Activities
Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, Ōmisoka, New Year’s Eve…with abundant holidays and traditions involving food, gifts, and socialization, December offers teachers many opportunities to engage...
View Article6 Tips for Teaching Impromptu Speaking
ELs are often called on to speak extemporaneously in content classes. They might be asked to outline a scientific process, explain a literary term, or compare two historical events. Having to speak...
View Article4 Ways to Celebrate Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month: Start With...
In 2016, the U.S. House of Representatives recognized April as the National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month. Bilingual and multilingual learners are one of the fastest growing student...
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5 Things to Talk About in ESL Class
Sometimes the biggest challenge in a speaking class is running out of things to talk about! This month, I’d like to share some ideas that get the conversation going. These activities are all...
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5 No-Prep Activities Using Photo Apps
We’ve all had those moments in class: We need to fill a few minutes, break the ice with newly formed groups, personalize the lesson, or just plain change pace when things aren’t working. A lot of...
View Article1-Word New Year’s Resolutions for ELT
It’s the new year, and a great time to reflect on the previous year while planning for the next in the form of New Year’s resolutions. Though we don’t need a special occasion to set a goal, the...
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