I learned English in, well England as I grew up (I was born there) so – I didn’t learn grammar, at least not the way an English student from say France would. Grammar was perhaps my biggest hurdle when starting out along the path of ESL teaching. As strange as this sounds I hadn’t a ...
English as a second language (ESL) classes have been in public schools, officially, for several years now, and classes range from Pre-Kindergarten to High School. The reason for the class has mostly been due to the large influx of Mexican children in the United States. These children have typically proven to be quick and eager ...
I love music and I love teaching. On those occasions when I have a chance to combine the two, good things always seem to happen. Last year, I decided to showcase music as a thematic unit for the year and though all of the lessons were constructive, there was one in particular that turned out ...
ESL conversation classes are an extreme sport. Without a good plan, it’s easy to crash and burn. The trick is to get students engaged by presenting interesting topics that compel them to talk. Get them speaking in no time with a walk on the wild side of work. Level: Students with a Lower Intermediate level ...