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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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.
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 Conversation Questions for Teenagers and Adults
If you’re looking for some ESL conversation questions, then you’re certainly in the right place. A list of English conversation…
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Teaching ESL/EFL Online: Top 10 Tips to do it Effectively
More and more teachers are finding themselves teaching ESL/EFL online these days. Of course, it’s still teaching English but there…
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Rote Memorization of Vocabulary | Teaching ESL Vocab
Think about your experiences with learning words in a new language? How did you do it? Many people just white…
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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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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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Extensive Reading for ESL/EFL Students | English Reading Skills
According to Wikipedia, extensive reading is: “Extensive reading, free reading, book flood, or reading for pleasure is a way of language learning, including foreign language learning,…
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Name Tags for Students in the Classroom | Making Nametags
Do you have more than a hundred students, or just have a hard time remembering names? This is very normal…
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Stephen Krashen and Comprehensible Input Theory | Extensive Reading
Back when I lived in Busan, South Korea, Stephen Krashen came there! It was kind of a big deal and…
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ESL Writing Tip: Always Proofread | Better English Writing
Do you want to know the biggest mistake people make when writing? It’s that they fail to proofread what they’ve…
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Cambridge Touchstone ESL Textbook for Adults | Touchstone Books
If you’re looking for an ESL textbook for your next class, then Cambridge Touchstone should be at the top of…
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Time English Conversation Lesson Plan for Teenagers or Adults
If you’re looking for a sample from the book, 67 ESL Conversation Topics (available on Amazon), here’s one of them…
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Physical Activity in the Classroom | TPR
Picture the scene…it’s Friday afternoon or Monday morning and your class is filled with sleepy, bored and tired students? What’s…
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Side Gigs for Teachers: Ways to Actually Make Money | Side Hustle
Do you want to make a few extra bucks in your spare time? Then you’ll definitely want to get your…
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Travel ESL Conversation Lesson Plan for Teenagers or Adults
If you’re looking for a sample from the book, 67 ESL Conversation Topics (available on Amazon), here’s one of them…
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39 ESL Warm-Up Activities | Fun ESL Warm-Up Games
Exciting news! I’ve just released a new book on Amazon, 39 ESL Warm-Ups: For Teenagers and Adults. Warm-Up Activities are awesome,…
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Teaching Writing to ESL Beginners: How to do it Well
Teaching Writing to ESL Beginners: A Tough Job Teaching beginners to write in English can be a very difficult job….
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Financial Management for English Teachers | Expat Finance
English teachers in South Korea and around the world—I know a common question that a lot of you have is…
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English Reading Tips for ESL/EFL Learners | Teaching ESL Reading
If you’re looking for some English reading tips, you’ve come to the right place! We have three of our favourite…
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English Reading Tip for ESL/EFL Students: Use Context Clues
Types of Context Clues Here’s an English Reading Tip for you about using context clues. Sure, you can use your…
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English Listening Tip: Check out some Interesting Podcasts
Improve your English Listening Skills with Podcasts I love podcasts-you can almost always find me listening to one while I’m…
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Top 50 ESL Activities Superlist | Fun ESL Games and Activities
Who doesn’t need some fun, interesting activities and games for their English classes right? This is the ultimate list that…
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121 Facebook Groups for ESL Teachers | Get Connected and Informed!
If you’re looking for Facebook Groups for ESL Teachers, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled 121 of them…
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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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Touchstone Final Exams | Touchstone ESL Exams
Touchstone Final Exam Tips I’m going to let you in on a little secret right now and tell you the…
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An Online TEFL Course: Not the Most Terrible Idea
If you’re an English teacher you may be considering a TEFL course or some kind, or something like the CELTA….
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Teaching English as a Second Language in your Home Country
Weary of the Expat Living? Maybe you’re teaching abroad in a place like Korea or China but you’re weary of…
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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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Teaching English Without a Degree: Countries to Consider
Finding a Teaching Job Without a Degree: Difficult It’s time for some straight-talk about teaching English without a degree….
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