Teacher Articles on Teaching English (Page 2)
The big list of language for talking about lessons
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
This list could be useful for talking or writing about classes that are shared (e.g. between an Assistant Language Teacher and the regular classroom teacher), for writing handover notes, and for job interviews and initiation periods.
Useful classroom language for teachers when using texts
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Functions & Text
Classroom language and tips for teaching texts
Video tasks for specific language points and skills
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
A selection of ideas for using video to teach specific grammar points and language skills
Football and World Cup EFL teaching ideas
Category: Teaching English
Topic: General
Activities to teach English through football using events like the World Cup and Champions League, covering football-related vocabulary, teaching strategies, and activities to enhance language learning with football themes.
Classroom language for arts and crafts
Category: Teaching English
Topic: General
Useful Classroom Language for making things in class
Classroom language for finishing classes
Category: Teaching English
Topic: General
Useful classroom language for teachers for finishing classes
Prehistory and ancient history for ESL classes
Category: Teaching English
Topic: General
Interesting activities and topics about prehistory and ancient history for ESL classes
Combining history topics and English grammar
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Activities suitable for English through History classes, CLIL classes, as supplementary activities when there are historical topics in an EFL textbook, or as grammar practice
History-themed art, craft and project ideas for ESL students
Category: Teaching English
Topic: General
Activities for history projects in the ESL classroom
The advantages and disadvantages of eliciting in the EFL classroom
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
The advantages and disadvantages of eliciting in the EFL classroom… and how to exploit them
Why did my foolproof activity just fail with that class?
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Why did my foolproof activity just fail with that class? … and how to make sure it works again next time.
Classroom language when doing listenings
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Explore the intricacies of classroom language for English teachers, focusing on the vocabulary and actions associated with audio equipment and listening exercises.
Classroom language when using the board
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Useful classroom language for teachers while using the board
Classroom Language
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Useful classroom language for ESL teachers for starting lessons
A well balanced use of L1 in class
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Using students' first languages in the classroom
A well balanced use of error correction
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Error correction in the EFL classroom
Why your students overuse their dictionaries
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Vocabulary
Challenges and solutions of managing student dictionary use in the classroom, including understanding when to use dictionaries and how to guess word meanings.
Why your students don't want to do pairwork
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Students are often less keen on pairwork than their teachers
Why your students still make mistakes with grammar they know well
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
A look at a common and frustrating issue
Things to put in a Self Access Centre or Student Library
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Explore practical tips on establishing and enhancing a Self-Access Centre (SAC) or student library, considering budget constraints and space limitations often faced by English language schools.
Why do my students question me?
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Who's in charge in the classroom? Exploring the challenges English teachers face when students doubt their expertise, and strategies to overcome these issues, from changing teaching approaches to demonstrating qualifications and experience.
Why your students have problems with listening comprehension
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
A look at why learners may find listening difficult, including eleven potential reasons for these difficulties, along with strategies to overcome them.
Why your students don't do their homework
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Reasons for students not doing their homework, with suggestions to deal with the problem
Making textbook listenings manageable and fun
Category: Teaching English
Topic: Learning and Teaching
Tips for handling listening activities
Christmas vocabulary you can mime
Category: Teaching English
Topic: General
Ideas on teaching Christmas-themed English vocabulary to young learners, with a focus on miming activities.