ESL Writing Activities – Some Tips for the Teacher

ESL Writing Activities – Some Tips for the Teacher Even with the most imaginative class preparation or the latest technology, teachers and students are often left with a barrage of […]
Teaching English with Pictures – 3 Activities

Teaching English with Pictures Summer is upon us, in the Northern hemisphere, so I’ve decided to give you some ideas that can be used in summer schools as well as regular […]
Which English Test is Best for You?

Which English Test is Best for You? I sometimes tease my students by saying, “Do you TOEIC?” or “Do you TOEFL?” since those are apparently the most popular of the […]
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 […]
How to Teach Collocations – The Sure-Fire Way

How to Teach Collocations – The Sure-Fire Way Would you like me to show you a sure-fire method to teach English to your students? Something that would not only give […]
The IPA Vowel Chart and Teaching Pronunciation

The IPA Vowel Chart and Teaching Pronunciation One spring afternoon in 2001, I was ten steps away from entering my Adult ESL class when a little idea popped into my […]
Teaching Adult ESL – Some Tips

Teaching Adult ESL – Some Tips Every teacher has their tips and tricks for dealing with classes, regardless of the level, age or subject. Here are mine based on 20+ […]
Teach English with Minecraft

Teach English with Minecraft Even if you have absolutely no interest in computer games, you have probably heard about Minecraft. If you teach or have kids, you have probably heard […]
Building Rapport with Students – 10 Strategies

Building Rapport with Students – 10 Strategies Remember their names Sometimes we think the most magical words a student can ever hear are ‘that’s all for today’, but actually the […]
A Short Guide to Acronyms in ELT

Acronyms in ELT: What they mean and where and how they are used. Like any profession or field, the teaching of English has evolved and developed a whole range of […]