In this listening comprehension task, you are going to listen to an ESL kitchen video with simple instructions on how to poach an egg. Video link: https://youtu.be/bOnmVFww6gc To warm up, answer the questions with ESL kitchen vocabulary in Exercise A (ESL kitchen utensils included), then play the video, and answer the questions in exercises B…
The challenging development of the COVID-19 events from 2020 onwards has drastically changed most of the important aspects of our lives, including jobs and professional lifestyles. Teaching and studying have instantly and directly felt the price of social distancing as lockdowns around the world have caused a massive migration of both students and educators from…
Free worksheet to practice the correct use of articles for ESL teachers and students. (Free download available here.) Articles Exercise: Fill the Gaps Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate article, a, an, or the, or leave the space blank if no article is needed. 1. I want ____ apple from that basket. 2….
Free worksheet to learn about adjectives end with “-ed” and “-ing” for ESL teachers and students. (Free download here) ‘My holiday was relaxing. I felt really relaxed.’ Few, but common, adjectives end in either -ed or -ing: worried/worrying, interested/interesting, excited/exciting -ed Adjectives Adjectives that end in -ed are used to describe how people feel:‘He was surprised to find that he had been…
A list and usage examples of prepositions of place for ESL teachers and students. (Free download here.) Grammar Guideline In general, we use: Prepositions List with Examples Notice the use of the prepositions of place “at“, “in“ and “on“ in these common expressions: AT a Certain Point IN an Enclosed Space ON the Surface of Something Usage: Example Sentences Jane…
The Gerund is the present participle (-ing) form of a verb, as moving, thinking, or cooking. The Infinitive is the base form of the verb, as to move, to think, or to run. Gerunds and Infinitives can be used in sentences after certain (main) verbs. Which one to use depends on the main verb and the…
Free resource to practice modal verbs for ESL teachers and students. (Free download here.) Modal Verbs: Examples & Uses Modal Example Uses Can They can control their own budgets. We can’t fix it. Can I smoke here? Can you help me? AbilityPossibility InabilityImpossibility Asking for permission Request Could Could I borrow your dictionary? Could you say it again more slowly? We could try…
In the so-called “new normal” we’re all living now, where physical distance has become a sheer necessity, the popular application Zoom is rapidly gaining popularity. It is very practical for meetings and conference calls, and nonetheless effective for online teaching and distance learning. The change from physical to online has been challenging for even the…
Free worksheet to practice writing with newsletter articles for ESL teachers and students. (Free download available.) Introduction: Writing Newspaper Articles Students often read newspapers for a wide variety of reasons, not least of which is to keep informed in English. As you know, newspaper writing style tends to have three levels: Each of these has…
Free worksheet to practice writing for ESL teachers and students. (Free download available.) Descriptive Paragraphs Example: New York City New York City is in the United States.New York City is located in New York State.It borders on the Atlantic Ocean.It was founded in 1625 as “New Amsterdam”.It was first settled by the Dutch.It is important…
Exercise to practice writing for ESL teachers and students. (Free download available here.) Writing Practice Change the simple sentences to one complex sentence. Then create one paragraph. Use conjunctions, adjective clauses, noun clauses, etc. when appropriate. Do not repeat words. Use gerunds when possible, or change the words in order to use gerunds. Additional Resources
Exercises to learn useful everyday idioms in the English language, for ESL lessons. Exercise A: Find the Meaning Dialogue 1 Read the following dialogue: Kevin: I can make it. I’m out to win! Ella: You’ll make it Kevin. Just put your best foot forward in all you do. Kevin: I certainly try. I know life has its ups and…
Free Weather Idioms List with Examples for ESL teachers and students, to learn idioms or prepare ESL lesson plans. List of Weather Idioms Any port in a storm In an emergency, any solution will do; even one that would normally be unacceptable. Blue skies An overly enthusiastic outlook or disposition. A bolt from the blue…
Free Food Idioms & Vocabulary Worksheet for ESL teachers and students, to learn idioms or prepare ESL lesson plans. Idioms & Vocabulary List to grab a bite to eat (i)to go out to eatDo you want to grab a bite to eat before we see the movie? it’s on someone (i)paying for a meal/movie etc. for someone elseDon’t…
Free House & Furniture Idioms List for ESL teachers and students, to learn idioms or prepare ESL lesson plans. Idioms List Relating to House, Furniture & Fittings darken somebody’s door Just get out of here and never darken my door again! the door swings both ways “You never call me.” “You don’t contact me either. The door…
Free worksheet for ESL teachers and students, to learn idioms and slangs or prepare ESL lesson plans. Idioms and Slang: What does that mean? Idioms and slang are special words and language used within a culture or group of people. An idiom is an expression which has a meaning different from the meaning of its individual words. We…
Check the following common expressions, idioms, and phrases and find out their meanings. Expression / Idiom Meaning Example sentence (Feel) blue To feel sad or depressed. I’ve been feeling blue lately. (Feel) under the weather To feel slightly ill or unwell. I’m a bit under the weather today. (Has) been burned Had a bad experience…
In this listening comprehension worksheet, you are going to listen to videos about travel and means of transport. The speakers will talk about getting around, public transport, driving, and air travel. (Free download available.) Think about how you usually get around and travel and what means of transport you use regularly. Answer the questions in Exercise…