In this fashion debate worksheet, you are going to find ESL conversation exercises that will help students to discuss and debate on the topic of fast fashion, ethical fashion, and sustainability practices in the fashion industry. The worksheet includes a “For and Against” exercise to help students create constructive arguments that would support their stands…
With the rapid expansion of new technology, today’s schooling may seem easier than ever yet never more challenging. On one hand, teachers and students can teach and study online anywhere and the progress of digital learning devices is skyrocketing. On the other hand, most teachers would agree that keeping students’ attention has never been harder. …
Applying for ESL teaching jobs abroad isn’t very difficult. In fact, due to the high demand for ESL teachers around the world, it’s relatively easy to apply for jobs to teach English abroad – and get hired. So, why even bother preparing for an ESL teaching job interview? Well, as with anything in life, the…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting topics of our time. Intelligent, adaptive machines and robots can support us humans, make life easier and solve complicated problems. On the other hand, AI scares many people. Every technology also harbors risks, and it is not yet possible to foresee how our world will change…
In this worksheet about Harmful Social Media Content, you are going to find ESL listening comprehension exercises that will help students to expand their vocabulary on the topic and revise reported speech and its use when reporting news. The exercises are tailored to upper intermediate-advanced (B2-C1) students. Preparation Notes for the Teacher Required time: 45 min…
In this listening reading comprehension worksheet about pets, you are going to find a short video and exercises that will help students improve their listening skills, learn pets vocabulary, use context clues and answer questions about the story “The Pet Competition” in the video. The exercises are tailored to young elementary (A1-A2) students. Preparation Notes…
In this weather vocabulary worksheet, you are going to find ESL vocabulary exercises that will help students expand their weather vocabulary and talk and answer questions about seasons, weather, and temperature. The worksheet includes vocabulary exercises on these topics, tailored to elementary – intermediate (A1-B1) students, plus an interactive “Weather Forecast” game/ presentation. Preparation Notes…
In this writing worksheet, you are going to find exercises that will help students elevate their writing skills and practice the structure of an opinion essay on the topic “Are Video Games Good for Youngsters?”. There is an example of a short opinion essay on this topic, plus a multiple section where students can check…
Our classrooms have more English as a Second Language (ESL) students than ever. ESL students come from all over the world, leaving countries they know and love behind, often with little choice. Imagine being a child adjusting to new surroundings, new friends, a completely different culture, and, to top it off, a new language! Since…
Did you know that including health-related activities in your classroom makes teaching and learning easier and more effective? And that your student’s emotional health has an impact on their academic performance? Addressing your student’s mental health is essential to helping them live a healthy life, connect with their peers, and improve their grades. Emotionally healthy…
For those of you who are wanderlust, teaching ESL learners has long been a viable way to see and experience the world. But teaching in a classroom environment isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Some people loathe the mundane aspects of being a classroom or online teacher: preparing lesson plans, teaching grammar and pronunciation, reviewing and…
ESL teachers are often in a quest of activities that will target a specific language skill and make the students’ experience more interactive and, thus, fun and meaningful. I often find myself struggling to select and implement convenient speaking exercises. On the one hand, I want these to work and enhance my students’ speaking skills,…
We are discussing and trying out various teaching tools all the time but fail to remember the most powerful tool that teachers have: patience. Pressured by the overwhelming day-to-day tasks and obligations, let alone disobedient students and demanding multitasking, did we lose this magic, yet almost endemic trait? Personally, I usually find it hard to…
In this sports vocabulary worksheet, you are going to find ESL vocabulary exercises that will help students expand their vocabulary of sports action words and talk and answer questions about sports, sports activities, and the benefits of practicing sports. The worksheet includes vocabulary exercises on these topics, tailored to elementary (A1-A2) students. Preparation Notes for…
So, you’ve decided that you want the freedom to teach online, from anywhere, great! But what supplies exactly do you need to get started? How much do you need to invest? There is so much equipment and different brands to sift through, what a potential headache! Luckily, we’ve put together the essential list of what…
Green screening was one of the movie industry’s best kept secrets for years. With current technology, anyone can easily set up a green screen and take advantage of the benefits of using them in the online classroom. There are so many ways you can use a green screen to take your lessons to the next level. In…
Repeat after me: “You can’t use props too much in the classroom.“ Do you agree? Props – or visual teaching aids – make the learning process fun and effective for the students as well as the teacher. That’s why successful ESL teachers build their stock of props over time and use them in every lesson….
You have a criminal record. We aren’t here to judge. But, if you are interested in teaching domestically or abroad, you’ve probably figured out that your record may be a major obstacle. So, what you are probably wondering is if it is even possible for you to become a teacher. The short answer is that…