Did you know…I’m Leaving Korea Do people that read this blog know that I’m leaving Korea in March 2016 for…
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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 Writing Strategies: Fostering Student Autonomy
Fostering Student Autonomy in Writing Classes Autonomy, with regards to teaching is when students take charge of their own learning–when…
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Great Writing 4 by Keith Folse Review | Teaching ESL Writing
If you’re looking for one of the best ESL writing textbooks, then you’ll want to seriously consider Great Writing. Keep…
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Top 5 Tips for Teaching Content Classes, Minus the Lecture and PPT Death
PPT Death Screens When I walk by the open classroom doors of some lecturers at my university, I can see…
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The Introverted English Teacher: 5 Coping Strategies | Teaching ESL
Are you an introvert and want to pick up a few tips for getting through the day without feeling like…
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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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Renewable Energy Lesson Plan for ESL Students: For Intermediate-Advanced
Do you teach advanced level students and are looking for a lesson plan that’s work for them? Perhaps you teach…
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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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Top 5 ESL Lesson Planning Sites | ESL Lesson Plans
If given the choice, I’ll often not use a textbook when teaching English classes in a Korean university. The reasons…
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Teaching English-No Textbooks!
I remember years ago when I was just starting out as a teacher, I felt like I NEEDED a textbook,…
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Public Speaking for ESL Students | ESL Presentations
I LOVE teaching public speaking to my university student in Korea. My presentation classes have probably been some of the…
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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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How to make a Difficult English Test, the Easy Way
I know, I know, it’s not really a bad problem too have, but I have too many good students. Because…
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Serial Podcast for ESL Students: Happy Times all ’round
If you teach very high-level students, consider using the Serial podcast. Although it’s a wee bit old, it’s still just…
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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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Syllabus for teaching in a Korean University | ESL Teaching Syllabus
Let’s talk syllabi. You’re certainly need one when teaching a course at a Korean university (or any uni around the…
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