8 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 8 other online games perfect for...
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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...
8 Christmas Games to Play with Your ESL/EFL Class this Holiday Season
These 8 no-prep Christmas games just require printing a worksheet, grabbing a deck of cards, or turning on the computer. Play them as warmers or brain breaks throughout the month of December. Or have...
Easy One Hour Christmas TEFL Lesson
The following intermediate/advanced conversation lesson about gift-giving involves lots of partner and class discussion, as well as an interesting Christmas advertisement video. Step 1: Describe the picture. Project the following image onto the board....
Advanced Conversation Lesson about Interior Design
The following fun, no-prep, 1-hour conversation lesson is sure to get your advanced students talking. Step 1: Students write about a room. Divide the class into two large teams. It’s not necessary to move...
5 Obligation and Advice No-Prep Activities
If you need to teach must, should, and have to, then look no further! These 5 easy no-prep activities just require projecting a Google Slide on the board or printing a worksheet. 1. Mixed...
Interesting Advanced TEFL Lesson about Underground Apartments
This interesting video lesson is all about South Korea’s basement apartments. It can be used for one-on-one classes, online classes, or large classes of advanced students looking to talk about something a little different....
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...
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...