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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

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