June, 2014

It is widely known that students, both adults and young learners, need to know the benefits of learning a foreign language. But are these benefits shown to them in the … Continue reading

It is widely known that students, both adults and young learners, need to know the benefits of learning a foreign language. But are these benefits shown to them in the … Continue reading

You come into class to teach a lesson on the simple present tense, or maybe it’s a vocabulary lesson or conversation practice. You follow your textbook and give great examples … Continue reading

7. Songs can be confidence building Using songs for ESL is a way for children to listen and practice English in a group, joining in when they can without being … Continue reading

Lesson goals are most usefully stated in terms of what students will have done or accomplished at the end of the lesson.To set lesson goals:1. Identify a topic for the … Continue reading

She is taking a speaking class, why not me? This is what I have heard the recent weeks in the counseling sessions. Something that I hadn’t realized during this semester … Continue reading

1. Songs help learn vocabulary, grammar and syntax Learning with songs really works as children hear whole sentences and absorb grammar and syntax subconsciously. It’s an easy way for them … Continue reading