The JimmyESL Blog
Classroom tips, teaching advice and everything else that isn’t a worksheet. New posts added regularly.
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How to Teach Context Clues Without Giving Away the Answer
A practical, step-by-step way to teach context clues so students reason through unfamiliar words instead of guessing or reaching for a dictionary.
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Rows, Circles or Clusters? 7 Classroom Seating Arrangements
How Seating Shapes ESL Learning A practical guide for modern language teachers 📋 In this article you’ll learn:· Which ESL classroom layout…
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Mastering Conditionals: A Comprehensive Guide for ESL Teachers
Are you looking for a way to spice up your lessons on conditionals? In this guide, we’ll dive into the world of…
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How to Use ManyCam for Teaching (ESL) Online
Are you looking for ways to create highly engaging and enjoyable online English language lessons for your online students? Then you want…
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The TEFL Academy Review: 168-Hours Level 5 TEFL Certification
The TEFL Academy is one of the best TEFL course providers in the industry. If you are seeking a recognized TEFL certification at an affordable…
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UAE Teacher Dress Code: What to Wear Teaching in the United Arab Emirates
As a teacher in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it’s essential to dress appropriately to show respect for local culture and Islamic…
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The Impact of Wildfires on the Environment (ESL Lesson Plan, Intermediate, ~B1/B2)
How to use this lesson plan: The lesson includes a YouTube video and a reading text providing context for the topic. After,…
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The ESL Industry and the Different Types of Employers
There are several different types of employers in the ESL industry. As a teacher, you may find yourself working at a private…
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10 Must-Read Books for ESL Students (Elementary & Middle School)
Reading is one of the core foundations for learning a language. Reading helps ESL learners develop a wide range of vocabulary, and…
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How to Choose a Quality TEFL Course (and Avoid Fake Reviews)
Whether we want to buy socks, a new laptop or TEFL courses, we always look for customer reviews online before. For choosing…
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ESL Running Dictation: a Fun Activity to Practice Writing
“Take out your notebooks: You will be taking dictation!” What child likes to hear this sentence at school? … Exactly. Dictations are…
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Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom: The Starter Guide
With the rapid expansion of new technology, today’s schooling may seem easier than ever yet never more challenging. On one hand, teachers…