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How to Teach Conversational English: Teaching Foreign Students to Converse in English Is Not Easy

By: Eve Lopez

The Communicative Method of Teaching English: The Main Points for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

By: Eve Lopez

Using Drama to Teach English to Children: English Drama Activities for the TEFL/TESOL Teacher

By: Heather Tucker

Teaching Food Words to Children Learning English: English Food Word Activities for the TEFL/TESOL Teacher

By: Heather Tucker

How to Teach English in Russia: What to Know About Teaching English at Russian Language Schools

By: Eve Lopez

Pop & Rock Music to Teach Grammar in ESL Lessons: Using Popular Songs for English as a Second Language Classes

By: Lucille Lever

Language Scaffolds for Young ESL Learners: Techniques for Enhancing Comprehension of Read-Alouds for ELLS

By: Dorit Sasson

Jokes & Funny Stories in ESL & Language Lessons: Humor, Cartoons & Jokes for Pronunciation, Conversation and Grammar

By: Lucille Lever

Pronunciation Through Creative Drama Exercises: Drama Games Enhance Pronunciation Practice in the ESL Classroom

By: Lucille Lever

Strategies for Differentiating Instruction: Adapting Reading Activities for Mixed Ability Classes of ELLs

By: Dorit Sasson

Pronunciation Practice Through Dialog Scripts: Role-Play Scripts are an Excellent Challenge for ESL Students

By: Lucille Lever

Toefl Test Speaking Practice Ideas: Speaking Tasks to help ESL Students Prepare for the Toefl Exam

By: Lucille Lever

Decreasing the ESL Accent: Steps to Help Non-native Speakers Improve Conversational Skills

By: Tamara McGee Andersen

U.S. Bilingual Education Controversy Continues: Teach ESL Students in Native Languages or Through English Immersion?

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

How to Use Articles in English Grammar: Tips for ESL Students and Native Speakers Alike

By: Jennifer Navarre

How Teachers Can Collaborate on Assessment: Providing Testing Materials for English Language Learners

By: Dorit Sasson

Oral Diagnostic Assessments for ELLs: Oral Tests Provide Information for Intervention and Instruction

By: Dorit Sasson

Understanding ESL Students' Language Development: Social vs Academic Proficiency for English Language Learners

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Teaching English Pronunciation to ESL Students: Finding Methods to Improve the English Accent of Foreign Learners

By: Lucille Lever

Adapting Educational Standards for ELLs: ESL Learners Need Targeted Word-Text Based Reading Activities

By: Dorit Sasson

Role-Play for Grammar Practice: Writing and Practicing Role-Plays for ESL Grammar Learning

By: Lucille Lever

Reading Strategies for ESL Reinforcement: The Importance of Rereading to Improve Vocabulary and Comprehension

By: Lucille Lever

Crafts for Kids in the ESL or Language Classroom: Doing Arts & Crafts Teaches New and Focused Vocabulary

By: Lucille Lever

Musical Activities in the ESL Classroom: Learning English With Music

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

ESL Games: Games for the ESL Classroom

By: Heidi Maybee

Word Smart for the TOEFL by Vanessa Coggshall: How to Build and Remember an Educated Vocabulary

By: Philip McIntosh

Free Resources for Learning English: How to Learn English Online and at Home

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Teaching English as a Second Language: A Guide to the ESL Profession

By: Heidi Maybee

ESL Reading Activities: Tips and Strategies to Improve ESL Students' Reading Skills

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

To Learn English, ESL Students Need Repetition: ESL Instructors, Tutors Must Beware of Onset of Tedium

By: E.E. Mazier

ESL Classes as Healthy Outlets for Stress: ESL Instructors Can Allow Immigrants to Talk About Frustrations

By: E.E. Mazier

Teaching Social Studies to ESL Students: Content-Area Instruction for English Language Learners

By: Sally Bunch

ESL Vocabulary Strategies: Tips to Reinforce English Content Words

By: Sally Bunch

How to Help K-2 ELLs Achieve Reading Proficiency: Balanced Reading Approach Using Oral Instruction Reinforces Meaning

By: Dorit Sasson

Building Fluency for Struggling ELLs: The Benefits of Using Motivating Text-Based Instruction to Support ELLs

By: Dorit Sasson

Substitute Teaching in an ESL Environment: The Path to Employment for the Recent TESL Graduate in Ontario

By: Angela Monette

Differentiated Instruction for Struggling ELLs: Helping ELLs Succeed Using a Balanced Mode of Reading Instruction

By: Dorit Sasson

Supporting Struggling ELLs Using Collaboration: Collaborative Teaching between ESL and General Education Teachers

By: Dorit Sasson

Fluency Building Strategies Using Easier Texts: Shorter Texts with Known Vocabulary Motivate Struggling ELLs to Read

By: Dorit Sasson

Open-Ended Activities in Mixed Ability Classes: How to Ensure that All Students are Engaged in ESL Classes

By: Dorit Sasson

Writing Techniques for Adult ESL Students: Pre-Writing Strategies Help Organize Thoughts before Essay Writing

By: Dorit Sasson

Oral Instruction for Young Struggling ELLs: How Teachers Can Reinforce Language Skills in an ESL Program

By: Dorit Sasson

Why is Learning English So Difficult? Second Most Spoken Tongue Is Complicated for Foreign Students

By: Scott Hayden

Scaffolding ESL Students' Reading Comprehension: Strategies to Help English Language Learners Improve Understanding

By: Feature Writer Margaret M. Williams

Teaching Tolerance to ELL Students: How to Approach Cultural Diversity with Acceptance, Not Prejudice

By: Elayne Masters

Class Contracts and Reinforcement Plan: Positive Management Lesson Ideas for the First Days of Class

By: Katherine Kocisky

ESL Introductory Classroom Activities: Fun Icebreaker Ideas for the First Day of English Class

By: Feature Writer Suzanne Swartz

ESL Picture Dictation Activity: Communicative Exercise to Practice English Language Listening Skills

By: Kari Miller

Teaching ESL Reading: Planning Language Reading Lessons

By: Edurne Scott

Past Tense Practice for ELLs: Using Authentic Literature to Model Language Structures

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Text Type Based Approach for ESL: Teaching Writing through the Analysis of Short, Specific Passages

By: Kari Miller

Creating Space to Be Bilingual: Why Separate Language Environments May Not be the Answer

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

ELL Inquiry Projects and Choice: The Importance of Giving English Language Learners Freedom of Topics

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

ELL Integrated Thematic Learning: Creating Consistency for Language Acquisition in Primary Grades

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Management Routines and ELLs: Establishing Routines for New Language Learners

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Bilingual Identities for ELLs: How to Work with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Teaching in Thailand - Visa Info: Updates on Qualifications & Work Permits for English Teachers

By: Feature Writer Gill Hart

The English Language Coursebook: English Coursebook Selection - is it a straightjacket or guide

By: Feature Writer Gill Hart

Increasing Reading Rate: Tips and Activities for Improving Second Language Bottom-Up Skills

By: Kari Miller

Exploring Second Language Reading: How Can ESL/EFL Teachers Improve a Learner's Reading Skills?

By: Kari Miller

ESL Students Need More Vocabulary: Seven Things You Can Do to Help Your Students Learn More Words

By: Marc Roberts

Build an ESL Teaching Portfolio: Show Prospective Employers What You Know About Teaching English

By: Marc Roberts

An ESL Bank for Reading: ESL Training in developing an ESL Reading program

By: Dorit Sasson

Strategic Reading: What, How and Why behind Reading Strategies

By: Dorit Sasson

How to Teach ELLs Vocabulary: Motivating Students to Learn New Words in the ESL Classroom

By: Dorit Sasson

Teach ESL Grammar Philosophy: ESL students may benefit from grammar rules couched in philosophy.

By: Marc Roberts

English for Young ESL Learners: The Key Secrets to Raising Bilingual Children: Parents Read!

By: Dorit Sasson

How to Become a Better Reader: Implementing While-Reading Strategies in the ESL Classroom

By: Dorit Sasson

ESL Letter Writing Exercise: Engaging ESL students in real-life writing situations will reinforce their belief in the practical value of writing.

By: Marc Roberts

Copia: Copying in ESL Writing: ESL students can develop writing and editing skills through the practice of the art of Copia or copying.

By: Marc Roberts

Copying Lesson in ESL Writing: Built on the concept of the art of Copia, the copying lesson will help ESL students develop a practical writing strategy useful for both freewriting and editing practice.

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Reading and Writing: By utilizing practical methods and engaging materials, ESL teachers can design reading and writing courses that will prove to be both fun and rewarding for their ESL students.

By: Marc Roberts

Speech Rhythm Exercises for ESL: Speech rhythm exercises will help students improve their pronunciation and increase their confidence every time they speak English.

By: Marc Roberts

Holiday Stories for ESL Reading: Many wonderful reading activities can be designed from holiday stories and used in reading classes for all levels of ESL students.

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Students Need Speech Rhythm: Consistently using a simple ESL pronunciation strategy, English as a Second Language teachers can help their students improve the quality of their pronunciation and ensure a greater understanding of the value of practicing English speech rhythm and patterns.

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Lesson Plans and Activities: ESL teachers can select lesson plan ideas for a variety of ESL courses such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar or business English, as well as a number of activities designed for holiday themes and intercultural communications.

By: Marc Roberts

Classroom Tips for ESL Teachers: Ideas for ESL teachers who want to help their students achieve valuable learning outcomes.

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Students: Ask for Directions: ESL teaching strategies should be geared toward getting ESL students to speak up and use the language by asking: asking questions, asking for directions, or just asking for help.

By: Marc Roberts

Asking Questions in ESL Lessons: Improve English Learning Outcomes and Empower Your ESL Students by Encouaging Them To Ask Questions

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Teachers Nose Best! Helping Students Understand With their Sense of Smell!

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Getting a Feel for ESL: I have only one word for you this week: Velvet!

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

5 Ways of Teaching ESL: Introduction: Our 5 Senses

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL Without Words: How Body Language can Help Students Grasp Concepts

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Teaching Kindergarten ESL: A Language in its Own!

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Getting On Top Of Things: Organizing Your Life for ESL Teaching Jobs

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Coping With It All: Finding Time for Extra Curricular Activities

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Taking Time Out! Coping With Day to Day Stress

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Teacher's Block: Taking Time Off from Your ESL Job!

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Overcoming Misconceptions: Working Out Cultural Differences

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Your ESL Job: Keep a Watchful Eye: Dangers, contract disputes, misrepresentation, and other things to be aware of as you consider an ESL position.

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Power in Teaching

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Performance in Teaching

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Participation Beyond Teaching

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

The Respectful Teacher

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Empathy in Teaching

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Lesson Planning

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Nurturing Creative Learning

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

TEFL or Bust?

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Double Standards

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Corporal Punishment

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

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