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How to Teach Conversational English

By: Eve Lopez

While some English as a Foreign Language teachers yearn to teach conversational English, the truth is that it takes a lot of hard work and practice. more...

The Communicative Method of Teaching English

By: Eve Lopez

There are many ways to learn English as a foreign language. One of the most popular methods is called the "communicative method," or "student-centered" learning. more...

Using Drama to Teach English to Children

By: Heather Tucker

Act it out! Drama activities are a great way to get children who are learning English talking and practicing the language in real life situations. more...

Teaching Food Words to Children Learning English

By: Heather Tucker

Food words are a great starting point when teaching children English as a foreign language. These easy activities can help to bring English into the classroom. more...

How to Teach English in Russia

By: Eve Lopez

English teachers who have taught overseas may be surprised at the differences between cultures. Russian students who are learning English have special needs. more...

Pop & Rock Music to Teach Grammar in ESL Lessons

By: Lucille Lever

Pop and Rock are excellent genres of music to use in the ESL classroom. These two varieties of music have a broad spectrum and are known by most international students. more...

Language Scaffolds for Young ESL Learners

By: Dorit Sasson

By using language scaffolds, teachers provide more opportunities for ELLs to engage in vocabulary learning and comprehension of a new read-aloud. more...

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