Tag: ESL/EFL
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Error correction in speaking- dos and don’ts
If you have ever taught a foreign language, you have probably heard students talk about them being scared to speak and make errors/mistakes. Personally, I see errors/mistakes as a part of a learning process in everything we do- it’s certainly not a bad thing! The fear, very often, comes from a bad given feedback- and…
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3 ESL teaching tips for the end of a school year
With the end of the school year students (and teachers too🙋🏼♀️) tend to shift their mind to the summer break and that is exactly why you need to get their concentration back on track, right? If you are looking for tips to use in your classes, keep on reading! #1 Summer oriented TBL lesson If…
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3 Grammar activities for ESL classes
How to spice up your ESL grammar lessons- 3 activities worth trying
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3 reasons why communicative language teaching is important
Have you ever stopped for a minute and thought about what you stand for as a teacher and what your goals are towards your students when it comes to teaching a language? Well, if you haven’t- take a piece of paper and write it down as it is essential for finding your teaching style. I…
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3 ESL activities to teach this Spring
Don’t you sometimes feel like you need to step out of your books? How do you feel about seasonal teaching materials? With the start of Spring, students often shift their mind to the end of the school year and they gradually become bored with books. Here are 3 activities that will get them back on…
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3 reasons why to teach ESL with songs
Can you imagine a day without listening to music? No? And do you know that your students probably feel the same way? Using songs in your classes is definitely worth trying! #1 Songs increase students motivation Don’t hesitate to ask students about their favourite artists! If you choose a song they aren’t really into, you…
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How to start teaching reading
Sometimes it feels like students are split into ‘those who love reading’ and ‘those who can’t find the joy in it’ but have you tried to implement reading actual books in your classroom? Do you know there are strategies even non-readers can enjoy? How to get students excited for reading #1 Provide students with enough…
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Pair work activities and grouping students
Getting students speak can sometimes be a bit of a challenge but there are a few strategies that will help you to prevent it. Generally, if you show students the real reason why speaking is an absolute must, their attitude will slowly change over time. Pair work is one of those ways how to get…
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How teaching styles affect learning
Your teaching style is such an idividual special part of you as a teacher. It is something we might not know from the beginning of our careers, something we slowly gain and work on, however, it still reflects us as a person. I would compare that with our identity- it is unique and can’t be…
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