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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: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Strategic Reading: What, How and Why behind Reading Strategies

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

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

By: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

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

By: Feature Writer 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

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

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 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

Participation Beyond Teaching

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Power in Teaching

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Performance in 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

Suicide in Education

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Teaching ESL Illegally!

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Teaching English Online!

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

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