5 Reported Speech Activities
Reported speech tends to be quite a rule heavy, unexciting grammar topic. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are some fun games and activities that I’ve tried in my own classes which have...
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3 Unique Review Games for When You Need Something Different
Sometimes it can feel like we’re doing the same review games over and over. I can’t even hear the words “Running Dictation” without wanting to run for the hills. (Although if you’ve never tried...
Step-By-Step Passive Voice TEFL Lesson
Use the following intermediate lesson to teach passive voice and practice using it to describe images and objects. You will need access to a projector or smart board. You will need a bag/box of...
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...
Advanced Passive Voice Video Lesson
Having a tough time getting your students to use the passive? Try this engaging video and conversation lesson. Download and print out the following PDF worksheet with your students. They should answer questions 1-25...
10 Time-Killer Games for Kindergarten and VYL
As anyone who’s taught kindergarten knows, attention spans are short. For me, a typical kindy game lasts an absolute maximum 10 minutes before I have to switch to something else. But sometimes teachers are...
Past Continuous TEFL Video Lesson
Use this easy and fun past continuous TEFL lesson for online or in-person classes. 1. Discuss the past continuous rules with your students. (5 minutes) 2. Let your students do the following gap fill...
10 Active TEFL Games for Getting Kids Up and Moving
Getting students up and moving often helps students refocus and burn off some energy. These games can all help students review the vocabulary and grammar they’ve been learning while having fun and getting some...
Exciting Present Perfect Video Lesson
This one hour lesson includes a video, vocabulary, discussion questions, and an extension activity. This advanced conversation lesson can be done in class with many students or online one-on-one with a single student. The...