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Low-Prep, High-Impact ESL Activities for the Last Week of School
What to do on the last days of school? The end of the school year can feel like a strange […] Read more
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George’s Marvellous Medicine for the ESL Classroom
Whether you are using the original version or the Penguin Readers adapted version for English as a second or foreign […] Read more
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Why Do My Students Keep Making the Same Mistakes Over and Over Again?
No matter how many times you correct them, your students keep making the same mistakes. Every. Single. Time. But there’s […] Read more
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How to make students remember Vocabulary?
You’ve carefully introduced new words. Your students recognize them, understand them in context, and can even match them correctly on […] Read more
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How to apply neuroscience in the ESL classroom
Introduction When I finished my degree in psychology and went straight into teaching, I felt a little disappointed. I thought […] Read more
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How to choose the best stories for the ESL Classroom?
A guide for young learners Storytelling is a powerful tool in the ESL classroom, and choosing the right stories can […] Read more
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Valentine’s Day ESL Activities for teenagers and adults
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to introduce engaging and meaningful activities into the ESL classroom. Focusing on themes of […] Read more
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New Year ESL Activities
The Post-Holiday Teacher Struggle: Landing Back in the Classroom What to do in the classroom on the first days after […] Read more
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How to Write Effective Report Card Comments for ESL Students:
The Sandwich Feedback Approach: Tips and Examples As teachers, writing report card comments can be both rewarding and challenging, especially […] Read more
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ESL Speaking activities for Christmas
Surviving the Countdown to Christmas: Keeping Students Engaged Without Losing Your Mind Let’s face it: when we’re just a couple […] Read more
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