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7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class - TEFL Blog
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 Linda Dunsmore
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7 Go-To Activities For Your ESL Conversation Class
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As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your students out of their shells!
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Here are 7 go-to activities for your ESL conversation class.
1. Dialogue
2. Role-Play Change-Up
3. Interviews
4. Tag Team Role Play
5. Mystery Partner
6. Problem Solved
7. Creative Improvisation
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Why is it Valuable to Incorporate Music and Songs into Your Teaching?
Enjoying music is an essential part of the human experience, so it follows that incorporating the use of songs in the classroom can be an enriching part of an English learner's journey. Songs and music can be used in a variety of EFL classrooms, across all cultures, levels of learning, and ages. The benefits of incorporating music in English language study vary from simple vocabulary learning to discover themes about cultures different than the student's own.
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41 Fun Activities with Flashcards
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The Benefits of Reading English Stories to Younger Groups of ESL Students
I adore books, and reading aloud to our young students is one of the highlights of my job as a Teaching Assistant.
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The Importance of Reading Classes
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