Sentence structure is the order of the words in an English sentence. Since it follows a rather rigid formula, it is something that English learners need to know in order to make themselves comprehensible. The beauty of working with English learners is that you also get a first-hand glimpse into how their native language sentence…
I get the following question A LOT: what do you actually teach FIRST, when you have ESL beginners? After all, they speak (know) no English… Before I go into my tips, I wanted to share a simple story with you. It was a bright late August morning when I came to one of the schools…
We know how important the first week of school with your ESL students is. For many of us, even though it seems that summer has just begun, the new school year is right around the corner. Someone who is not a teacher often has this vision of educators lounging by the pool, reading books, sleeping…
Reading can fulfill so many purposes in life. You can read books for pleasure, or professional development; you can read to learn, to review, to research or help yourself. It is interesting how with all the technology advancements books have not only adapted but have become more important than ever. Let me just put it…
I write a lot about speaking games and activities that can be incorporated in teaching English. After all, speaking is a productive skill that many of our students struggle with. Therefore, every time I try or discover something new, I love to share with you. In 3 Fantastic Speaking Activities That Will Make Your ESL…
Have you ever felt that some days seem too long, some too fast, and some a combination of both? Your energy is dwindling, your patience is non-existent and sometimes you feel like you can’t do even one more day of the thing you love most – teaching. That is burnout. And teacher burnout is a…