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ESL Advanced Communicative Activities
C1 advanced communication activities for teenagers and adults in the ESL classroom Read more
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Celebrating Roald Dahl Day in the ESL Classroom
Next Friday, 13th September, is Roald Dahl Day! This is a day that brings a wave of nostalgia for my […] Read more
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Icebreakers for the First Day of Class
I have to make a confession: I hate first days of class with new groups of students.😟 Why? Well, I […] Read more
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What makes a good Teacher Planner?
If I had to rely solely on one object throughout the school year, I think that would be my planner. […] Read more
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ESL London Lesson Plan
Considering that the logo of our English academy is an adaptation of the London tube logo, we thought that it […] Read more
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Robin Hood Activity Pack for ESL Primary
Okay, so last year in July I had this group of primary kids of different ages and they came to […] Read more
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Summer Learning Loss
As summer approaches and students break for their well-deserved holidays, it’s important for us English teachers to be aware of […] Read more
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How to decorate an ESL Classroom?
Decorating your EFL classroom is more than just making it look appealing; it’s about creating an engaging, educational environment that […] Read more
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How to calculate the score for the Cambridge English Exams
Do you prepare students for Cambridge English tests? It’s a fantastic way to boost their English skills and get that […] Read more
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Good comments for students’ report cards.
It’s report card time! That means it’s time to rack your brain and think of comments for all your students […] Read more
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Hi! This is the ESL Academy team! we are two sisters, ESL teachers and resource creators.
We opened our own English academy in Spain 5 years ago, and everything we share here is based on real experience — what works in our classrooms with real students of all ages.
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