The BEST Get-To-Know-You Activity for the 1st Day of School – Kids/Adults
I’ve used the same activity on the first day of every new EFL / ESL class for the last 8 years. This is by far the simplest, most interesting lesson for getting to know...
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Improve your Listening Skills with this Podcast about Hoaxes
This short 2-minute podcast from HistoryPod describes how a seemingly invaluable scientific discovery in 1912 turned out to be a hoax. Use the vocabulary and questions in class to practice your listening and speaking...
5 Emergency Sub Plan Games (1 Hour Each)
“So-and-so didn’t come in and didn’t leave sub plans. Can you watch the fourth grade for an hour?” “The field trip is canceled. Just go play a game with them or something.” “I hope...
Practice Listening in English with this Short Podcast about Agin
I think everyone over a certain age would like to know why hair turns gray. Well, NPR has some answers for us! This lesson can make great homework, or it can be played in...
14 Must-Have Toys for ESL Teachers (and some you don’t need)
The following toys and games are all ones that I have used repeatedly in my own ESL classes, and I consider them winners for the amount of times I’ve been able to use them....
How to turn SDGs into Class Projects (8 Ways)
Have you ever wished that your students could have a real impact on the world? I’m sure they have. Most school projects involve a writing assignment and a poster. Wouldn’t it be better if...
7 Spelling Games That Actually Help Students Learn to Spell
Help yourself and help your students practice spelling for the next spelling bee, quiz, or unit test with these fun and simple games! The problem with a lot of spelling games is that it...
7 Past Simple Worksheets (Answers Included)
Worksheet #1 Here is a worksheet that focuses on the past simple. It includes a small story and a few exercises. It’s a great way to practice regular and irregular verbs. It also includes...
7 Sentence Structure Games – Make Writing Fun
Writing sentences is a necessary skill, but one which can be boring for the students and take a lot of time for the teacher to grade, so I’ve scoured the internet for fun, useful...
10 Great Lessons for Online Tutoring
One of the most nerve-wracking parts about starting at Cambly (and other English tutoring websites) is not really knowing what to expect. A conversation with a person you’ve never met? What should we talk...