ESL lessons

ESL Writing Lesson: Creative Writing

July 13, 2014November 8, 2012 by eslwriter

A short time ago, an ESL student asked me an interesting question. She asked, “How can I get creative ideas?”

This writing lesson is one answer to that question. This ESL writing activity helps English students learn a process to produce creative ideas.

ESL Creative Writing Activity

This is a three-part writing exercise. By the end of this writing activity, you should have one or two well written

Basic ESL Conversation Lessons: Week 11

November 5, 2012 by eslwriter

Here are some speaking activities that we will use to help ESL students learn English conversation skills.

Make a List

Work with your partner. Write ten words for each list.

things that are invisible
things that come in pairs
things that can be full or empty

Talk About Places

Look at the picture on page 43 of the book. There are many different kinds of stores. Make a

ESL Writing Lesson: Summary and Next Assignments

July 13, 2014November 5, 2012 by eslwriter

The ESL students have been learning and practicing writing for about eight weeks. Let’s take a look at the things we have studied so far.

write a summary
editing a story
paragraph structure (topic sentences, reasons, evidence, details, and conclusion)
antecedents in a composition
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ESL Listening Lessons: Acupuncture

July 13, 2014November 2, 2012 by eslwriter

The ESL students spend a couple hours per week learning English writing. They also spend three hours per week with listening and speaking lessons and activities.

ESL Listening Lessons

This week’s listening topic and activities are about bad backs and acupuncture treatment.