ESL Teacher Observation and Reflective Practice in Teaching

ESL Teacher Observation and Reflective Practice in Teaching A few years ago Dr. Thomas Farrell gave a plenary talk at the KOTESOL International Conference. Among the many wonderful parts of […]
TOEFL Listening Tips for Teachers and Students

TOEFL Listening Tips for Teachers and Students You’re stuck. And, you can’t seem to improve your TOEFL Listening test scores. On top of all that,you have read the books, and […]
TOEFL Reading Tips for Teachers and Students

TOEFL Reading Tips for Teachers and Students It’s no secret that intermediate and advanced English Language Learners struggle to improve their proficiency. When an individual continues to put in the […]
Teaching English to Adults with Gamification

Teaching English to Adults with Gamification Gamification – the use of game mechanics in non-game situations – has recently become something of a buzzword in different industries. Even so, many […]
Quizlet for Vocabulary Teaching

Quizlet for Vocabulary Teaching Vocabulary acquisition is an essential aspect of language teaching and learning. Quizlet is an app used to learn and practice new vocabulary. This tool allows instructors […]
Online Tools for Teaching English

Online tools for teaching english First, there was a delay. Then, there was a decision to go online for two weeks. Now, it looks like I may never actually meet […]
Best Plants for a Classroom – Top 3

Best Plants for a Classroom – Top 3 Cultivating indoor plants can be a great teaching opportunity. It is known to help improve the level of engagement of students in […]
College Student Icebreaker Activities

College Student Icebreaker Activities As someone who used various versions of Find Someone Who to warm up my classes at the beginning of my career, I am constantly trying to […]
Listening Comprehension Activities When You’re Short on Time

Listening Comprehension Activities When You’re Short on Time Do you ever find yourself having to rush through your textbook in order to finish your unit / course / semester on […]
Musical English – Teaching through Musicals

Musical English – Teaching through Musicals As a teacher, I often wondered how to inspire my students to love school and to encourage them to develop their skills and discover […]