Struggling to find good ESL questions to do a class about technology? Now no longer! We’ve compiled a list of questions for you and your students to practice speaking, writing and exchanging ideas — no matter what age or level they are! With technology reaching every part of our lives, it is getting increasingly important…
An animal-related worksheet to practice reading, for beginners. (Free download available here.) Sarah goes to the zoo Sarah is David’s friend. They went to the zoo and saw a monkey and a lion. The weather was sunny. David bought ice cream for Sarah. Later, it rained, so they went home. Then, they ate chips. I….
A football-related worksheet to practice reading, for beginners. (Free download available here.) Ben loves to play football Hello, my name is Ben. I am 10 and I have a brother. I like bread and milk.Today, I played football in the park. I have a dog, its name is Tony. Tonysometimes plays football with me. It…
A business-related grammar worksheet to practice phrasal verbs, for intermediate to advanced ESL students. (Free download available here.) A. Activity: Select the correct verb Choose the best answer for the following questions/statements. 1. The delivery driver was caught stealing from the warehouse, so he was ________________ of the company permanently. a. kicked in …
A dating-related grammar worksheet to practice phrasal verbs, for intermediate to advanced ESL students. (Free download available here.) A. Activity: Select the correct verb Choose the best answer to the following questions/statements. 1. It doesn’t look like things are working out between us. I think she is going to ________________ me. a. break down…
It’s a Tuesday morning. You have a PowerPoint that you put a ton of work into, and you’re teaching your favorite class, but when you look out into the sea of students, or at the tutee on your screen… People look bored. Too often even the most dynamic, interesting classes turn into this kind of…
Have you ever been in a classroom full of young learners? When 20 or so preschoolers are in a room together, things can get hectic. Crying, running around, you name it. How do you stop the madness — or prevent it from happening in the first place? Classroom procedures are a lifesaver when it comes…
Do you have days — or weeks — when you feel like you’ve just hit a wall? Students you usually think are delightful turn into little demons, every little thing makes you irritated, and you’re just plain overwhelmed with work. It may not be in the DSM yet, but teacher burnout is real. So how…
A sports-related grammar worksheet to practice phrasal verbs, for intermediate to advanced ESL students. (Free download available here.) A. Activity: Select the correct verb Choose the best answer for the following questions/statements. 1. My daughter is running a marathon today. I’m going to go watch her and ________________ . a. cheer her upb. cheer her…
Tell me if this sounds familiar to you: You’re standing at the front of your ESL classroom (or sitting at your computer screen) and you’ve planned an amazing lesson out. You have a great Powerpoint and you’re excited to teach, but when you ask the first question to the class… Crickets. Your students (or student)…
Jump to: Two Truths Twenty Questions Word Association Categories I Spy Hot Seat Alphabet Word Morph Would You Rather Snowman Story Chain Find Someone Who Last Letter Sentence Building Pictionary Fortunately/Unfortunately Taboo Desert Island Describe & Draw Compliment Circle 20 ESL Warm-Up Activities (+ Tips & FAQs) Warm-ups aren’t filler — they’re your lesson’s ignition….
So you’ve decided to teach English online to Chinese students – by the way, it’s a great idea: the demand is sky-high! But you don’t want to start on your own, and you are not sure which company is right for you. With tons of English teaching companies, it can be hard to figure out…
I’ve come across countless students who have a decent understanding of English grammar, writing, and vocabulary. However, many of these same students continue to struggle with speaking and have difficulty being understood by native English speakers. What is the reason? They have not taken the time to tackle word stress. What exactly is the concept of…
Every language teacher knows that speaking is a core skill to teach and practice, but sometimes it can be challenging coming up with creative or engaging ESL speaking activities and games. You can use them to improve the community feeling inside the classroom, too. Let’s dive into nine quick, easy, and fun ESL speaking activities…
The demand for ESL teachers throughout the world increases each year and teaching ESL – online or in a classroom – has become a popular career among English speakers. The good news is: It’s not difficult to become an ESL teacher. However, being a great ESL teacher certainly is. How do you know that YOU…
What are your methods for teaching vocabulary? Drills? Flashcards? Yuck! Boring! While these can certainly be effective, they can be a quick way to lose your student’s attention if you spend too much time on them in a class. So what can you do then? The answer? Play some fun ESL vocabulary games with them!…
Do you want interesting questions to get the ball rolling with your ESL students? Are you tired of asking the same basic questions about where your students live, what hobbies they have etc? “Would you rather” questions are a great way to inject more fun into your speaking lessons and be “the interesting teacher”. Here…
Do you want to teach English online – to pad your income or work full-time, from home or location-independently while traveling? Usually, teaching through an online teaching company is the easiest way to start a career in the industry. But you can also build an independent teaching business or advertise on platforms where you are…