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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.

Teaching English Without a Degree: Countries to Consider

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

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?

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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Christmas ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & More

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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Thanksgiving ESL Activities, Games, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & More

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. Keep…
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ESL Easter Activities, Classroom Games, Lesson Plans & Resources

ESL Easter Activities, Classroom Games, Lesson Plans & Resources

If you’re looking for some of the best Easter ESL classroom games and activities, then you’re certainly in the right…
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ESL Teacher Burnout: Here’s How you Can Avoid It

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

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

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 Lesson Plans for University Students and Adults

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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ESL Halloween Activities and Games for Kids and Adults

ESL Halloween Activities and Games for Kids and Adults

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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The Test Teach Test Approach | Teaching English

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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ESL Speaking Activities for Adults | English Conversation Class

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

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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Authentic Materials for Language Learning with Lower-Level Students

Authentic Materials for Language Learning with Lower-Level Students

Is there a better way than just soldiering on through an ESL textbook, semester after semester? Maybe. Authentic materials can…
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Teaching English with No Textbooks: Is it Possible?

Teaching English with No Textbooks: Is it Possible?

I remember years ago when I was just starting out as a teacher, I felt like I NEEDED a textbook,…
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ESL Sentence Making Games and Activities, Lesson Plans, Worksheets

ESL Sentence Making Games and Activities, Lesson Plans, Worksheets

If you’re looking for some ESL sentence making activities or games, then you’re certainly in the right place. We have…
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English Grammar Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

English Grammar Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

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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ESL Phrasal Verbs Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Phrasal Verbs Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL phrasal verbs lesson plan ideas, then you’re certainly in the right…
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WH Questions ESL Activities and Games | ESL WH Question Ideas

WH Questions ESL Activities and Games | ESL WH Question Ideas

If you’re looking for some of the best WH Questions ESL games or activities, then you’re certainly in the right…
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ESL Prepositions: Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

ESL Prepositions: Games, Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Consider this your source for everything ESL prepositions. We have the best prepositions games and activities, along with worksheets, lesson…
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Comparative Adjectives ESL Games, Activities, & Lesson Plans

Comparative Adjectives ESL Games, Activities, & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best comparative adjectives ESL activities or games, along with worksheets, lesson plans and…
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Teaching Relative Clauses: Games, Activities, Worksheets, Lesson Plans

Teaching Relative Clauses: Games, Activities, Worksheets, Lesson Plans

You can usually find relative clauses in almost all high-beginner to advanced level textbooks. So, if you’re looking for some…
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Parts of the Body ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

Parts of the Body ESL Activities, Games, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best parts of the body ESL games and activities, along with worksheets, lesson…
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Warm-Up Games and Activities for ESL Adults: Fun TEFL Ideas

Warm-Up Games and Activities for ESL Adults: Fun TEFL Ideas

I love to start my English classes off with an ESL warm up activity. They’re awesome for a whole lot…
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ESL Listening Activities and Games for Kids or Adults

ESL Listening Activities and Games for Kids or Adults

If you’re looking for some ESL listening games or activities, or some general advice about how to teach listening to…
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Odd One Out | ESL Warm-Up Game

Odd One Out | ESL Warm-Up Game

Are you the teacher who likes to jump right into the lesson and not waste time? That may work for…
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Two Truths and a Lie: Try out this Fun Icebreaker in EFL/ESL Classes

Two Truths and a Lie: Try out this Fun Icebreaker in EFL/ESL Classes

If you’re looking for some information about using Two Truths and Lie for ESL/EFL, then you’re in the right place….
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Steal the Eraser, a Fun ESL Review & Vocabulary Game for All Ages

Steal the Eraser, a Fun ESL Review & Vocabulary Game for All Ages

If you’re looking for a fun TEFL review game, then consider Steal the Eraser. It’s ideal for students of all…
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Talk Show ESL Speaking & Listening Activity: Try it Out!

Talk Show ESL Speaking & Listening Activity: Try it Out!

If you’re looking for a fun, engaging, and interactive speaking and listening activity, then consider Talk Show ESL. Keep on…
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