There are many approaches and methods in language teaching. Among those, the Bilingual method, developed in the 1960s is a…
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Teaching ESL: Tips, Games, Activities, Lesson Plans for Teaching English
If you're an ESL teacher, then look no further! We have the best TEFL games, activities and lesson plan ideas, along with textbooks, conversation starters, teaching tips and a whole lot more. It's teaching English made easy.
Thanksgiving ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & More
If you’re looking for some ideas for a Thanksgiving ESL lesson plan, then you’re certainly in the right place. Holiday…
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A Guide to Task-Based Learning (TBL) for ESL
The task-based learning (TBL) is one type of language teaching approach and method. Some of the other types of approaches…
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Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching: TPR, CLT, TBL
Ever since English as a second language has become popular, many approaches and methods in teaching ESL began to appear….
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The 10 Best Websites for ESL Teachers
Planning ESL lessons can be tough. For sure, there’s a lot to prepare. The good news is that you don’t…
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ESL Phrasal Verbs Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Tips
Learning verbs for ESL students can be challenging, and that’s why you want to make the class fun! If you’re…
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English Grammar Games, Activities, Games and Lesson Tips
If you’re looking for some of the top English grammar games and activities, then you’re certainly in the right place….
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Teaching English in Korean Universities: The Ultimate Guide
If you want all the details about what it’s actually like teaching english in Korean universities, then you’ll certainly want…
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How to Teach English to University Students | ESL for Adults
The first week of classes in Korean universities have now finished and the introductory activities are done. It’s time to…
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ESL Easter Activities, Classroom Games, Lesson Plans & Resources
If you’re looking for some of the best ESL Easter activities and games, then you’re certainly in the right place….
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Halloween ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans & Worksheets
When you teach a language, you’re usually teaching a lot of vocabulary and grammar. Vocabulary is the words we use,…
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Christmas ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & More
If you’re looking for some of the best ESL Christmas games and activities, then you’re certainly in the right place….
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The Test Teach Test Approach | Teaching English
In the interest of professional development, I wanted to try out something new in my English classes with university students…
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Present Perfect and Simple Past Activity | ESL Grammar
Grammar teaching—many teachers and students think it’s boring, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is designing fun, engaging…
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Retunrning Home After Living Abroad | Life After ESL
Returning home after living abroad can be tough. It wasn’t easy for me either, to be honest. If you are…
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Graded Language and Why English Teachers Should Use It
What’s graded language? It’s talking more slowly and using simpler language when you’re talking to someone who doesn’t speak English…
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ESL Lesson Plans for University Students and Adults
Okay, so you’ve got yourself a shiny new teaching English to adults job. It’s now getting to crunch time. What…
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The Best Podcasts for Improving English Listening Skills
I love podcasts-you can almost always find me listening to one while I’m exercising, hanging around the house cooking, or…
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English Reading Tip for ESL Students: Context Clues
Reading a text in another language is challenging. However, by learning a few tricks and tips, we can make reading…
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Syllabus for teaching in a Korean University | ESL Course Syllabus
Let’s talk syllabi. You will certainly need a syllabus for teaching a course at a Korean university (or any uni…
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IELTS Speaking Tips and Tricks | How to Practice IELTS Speaking
If you’re looking for some of the best IELTS speaking tips and tricks, then you’re certainly in the right place!…
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ESL Business English Lesson Activities & Teaching Tips
If you’re looking for some of the top picks for ESL business English lessons, then you’re definitely in the right…
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Teaching English Without a Degree: Countries to Consider
It’s time for some straight talk about teaching English without a degree. It’s going to be difficult-really difficult because most…
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ESL Activities for Advanced Students| ESL Advanced Games and Ideas
If you teach advanced students who are fluent, or close to it, then you’ll need very different ESL activities than…
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Teaching ESL Abroad as a Career: A Good Option?
Lots of people ask me about teaching ESL abroad as a career and whether or not it’s a good option….
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ESL Teacher Burnout: Here’s How you Can Avoid It
Now, I realize the irony of this post on ESL teacher burnout. I, myself, am totally and completely burnt out…
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Teaching Present Perfect Continuous: Timelines, Activities & More
It’s not easy to teach this grammar point, but it is possible to do it well. You’ll just need to…
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ESL Activities for Adults: Fun Adult ESL Games to Consider
Get ready for some fun ESL activities for adults! The key to happy students and great classes is a wide…
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ESL Speaking Activities for Adults | English Conversation Class
If you need some fresh, new ideas for your English conversation class, you’ve come to the right place. I have…
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Rote Memorization of Vocabulary | Rote Memory
Think about your experiences with learning words in a new language. How did you do it? Many people just white…
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