How to Be Polite in English Lesson
Being polite in English is all about “softening” the language and this fun hour-long lesson teaches students how to do just that. Materials to prepare before class: Step 1: Post-it notes (10 minutes) Before...
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How to Use Too and Enough TEFL Lesson
This fun, memorable, and simple lesson makes learning the rules for “too” and “enough” easy for ESL students. Download and print the worksheet and discussion questions before class. Step 1: Rules (5 minutes) Let...
How to Use So and Such TEFL Lesson
So and such is a deceptively tricky grammar topic but luckily there’s an easy way to teach and learn it with guided discovery! Download the worksheet below and print it out for your students...
10 Warm-Up Activities for ESL/TEFL (Warmers)
These 10 warm-ups are fun and great for waking students up and getting them thinking about English at the start of class. 1. Agree/Disagree (5-10 minutes) Write “I agree” on one side of the...
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...
ESL Listening Practice Worksheet about Aging
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 Online Games like Kahoot and How to Use Them in Class
Most TEFL/ESL teachers have probably heard of Kahoot and used it in class before, but Kahoot isn’t the only online game in town, so read on to discover 6 other online games perfect for...
10 Advanced Grammar TEFL/ESL Conversation Topics
When you reach an advanced level in English, it can be difficult to practice some of the more complicated grammar topics in regular conversation. Please use these questions to speak in English class and...