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

This is what I hear whenever I assign writing as a homework to my students. Some of them never do it, and some try to write a sentence or two … Continue reading

Once you have decided on the play it is time to get down to the rehearsals. For all students, no matter what level they may be on, the emphasis should … Continue reading

A poster with compliments from other students. A picture of our class–students and the instructor. Coffee with the teacher. These are some of ways that I’ve enjoyed celebrating success. Are … Continue reading

When teaching students to read English you will still need to ensure that student talk time is high. Activities are a great way to do this and they will help … Continue reading

Choose plays that are short and repetitive and designed to involve the whole group, no matter how big or how small. These plays combine fun and movement with language usage … Continue reading

An 8-year old girl has tears rolling down her cheeks. In addition to teaching her English, you’ve become like a second mother to her. A 16-year old guy laughs and … Continue reading