I think what every teacher needs to know is this simple secret to successful ESL/EFL classes: Students can accomplish so much more if the lesson has proper support. It is very difficult for students, particularly at the EFL level, to stand up in front of the class and spontaneously tell a story or talk about [...]
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Multicultural Activities in Class (by Vicky Loras)
I lived in Canada the first eight years of my life, which means that my schooling was only for three years. However, the great educational system left me with many good memories which I have incorporated in my teaching the ten years I have been in the world of ELT. These tips work equally well [...]
Love, Kindergarten Style
This year, my kindergarten class liked each other a lot, in song and craft.
Text Your Knowledge (by Nick Jaworski)
Part of the series: Stuff All EFL Teachers Should Know As a manager I interview a lot of teachers. One question I always ask is about reading texts. If you have a short reading text, what are some different ways in which it can be used? I am constantly surprised by the lack of responses [...]
Party Animals
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Play With a Purpose–Projects in Children’s EFL
My students and I love projects. For them, projects are the reward for working hard. For me, they’re the payoff for all the baby steps leading up to them, and a chance to see if my students can use English in “authentic” ways. My kindergarten class just finished their first project. I’ve had these 5 [...]
