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Learn English Speaking: An Inquiry-based Frame

February 13, 2016October 25, 2015 by eslwriter

English Conversation Lesson

This ESL pair work activity helps students learn English by developing speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. Students interact with a specific question and answer format that requires one student to process new information continuously. The objective is for one student to retell the story with accuracy and detail by asking the right kinds of questions.

Level: high beginner and up
Time: 10-20 minutes
Resources: one short story, level appropriate for the students.
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Teaching English: Like and Look Like

December 20, 2017October 23, 2015 by eslwriter

TEACH LIKE AND LOOK LIKE

ESL students learning English can easily confuse like, be like and look like. They are common words/phrases that express different ideas, so it’s important to teach the differences and give students lots of practice time.

Quick Vocabulary Games

February 13, 2016October 11, 2015 by eslwriter

QUICK VOCABULARY GAMES

Managing the classroom pace is a skill that good teachers have mastered. Pace is not just about finishing the lesson on time; it’s about managing the flow of information and activities to maximize student interest over the long run.

I’ve learned over the years that student interest can be sustained when lessons are broken up. There is a change in pace. Often, short vocabulary games provide just the right amount of separation and intellectual fresh air. To that end, here are three quick vocabulary activities which provide a measure of good effect in terms of student learning and enthusiasm.

Podcasts for ESL Students

October 11, 2015October 11, 2015 by eslwriter

ESL LISTENING RESOURCES

Here is a short list of podcasts and listening resources I would recommend for any ESL student, intermediate level and up. This list does not include podcasts about grammar or the act of learning English. Hell, who wants to learn English by listening to a podcast about learning English?