Esl Teaching Activities

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom One of the great things about teaching conditionals is that once you discover some classroom activities that work well for one, they can be adapted to suit any of the conditional patterns that you may be asked to teach. Here are 7 fun activities for teaching conditionals for the ESL classroom that you can easily adapt to help your students understand the correct structures and usages. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Pass the Pig 2. Chain Conditionals 3. Pelmanism ("Concentration") 4. Mill Drill Questionnaire 5. Group Discussions 6. Board Game With Prompts 7. Using Songs Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say...  [Read more]

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Fun Activities for Teaching Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom You will find the web full of ideas for teaching vocabulary and, although most of them are undoubtedly good activities, some are only suited to a particular level. Here are some tried and tested activities that can be adapted to suit any level of student and a variety of class sizes. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Hot seat 2. Beat the clock 3. Crosswords 4. Board games 5. Slow Pictionary 6. Vocabulary tennis 7. Pelmanism ("Concentration") Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Hot seat This is a great activity that can be used as a warm-up at the...  [Read more]

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Reported Speech in the ESL Classroom When teaching reported speech the potential for mistakes, errors, and the general difficulty is enormous due to the number of changes that are made with verb tenses, patterns, pronouns, questions, time expressions etc.. It's important to cover the subject slowly with lots of verbal practice at every opportunity. There are plenty of standard 'change the direct speech to reported speech' activities, but your students will soon tire of these if you overuse them. Here are some ideas which have worked well in the EFL classroom and will give your students a good amount of talk time in a variety of ways. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: The Go-Between Game The Lying Game...  [Read more]

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 4 Activities for Teaching Future Simple in the ESL Classroom There are a myriad of ways to talk about the future in English, so it's important to have a variety of activities for students to practice what you've taught them. Here we're going to focus on various usages for future simple and describe some fun teaching ideas that match them. Table of Contents 1. Spontaneous decisions 2. Predictions (no evidence) 3. Facts/certainties 4. Assumptions/deductions Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Spontaneous decisions One of the most common ways we use future simple in our day to day lives is to make spontaneous or unplanned decisions. For example, when choosing food from a menu, (I'll have...  [Read more]

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 4 Activities for Teaching Future Tenses in the ESL Classroom In a previous post, we looked at various teaching ideas for future simple and here we're going to describe some fun ideas for teaching three other future tenses. There are a wide variety of usages for future tenses and it's always important to make sure your activities focus on the usages that you've taught in your lesson. For example, future continuous can be used to talk about an ongoing action at a point in the future, a fixed future event, polite enquiries or to predict the future or the present. Predicting the present is one that students often have trouble conceptualizing, so we might as well start from there. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Predicting the...  [Read more]

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Passive Voice in the ESL Classroom Passive voice is something native English speakers can use without much thought but it can be difficult for language learners to master because the switch from active to passive voice is quite an involved process – as many EFL teachers find when they first attempt to present it. Here are some fun activities that you can use in the classroom to help your students practice using this tricky language pattern. Do remember when you adapt these games that not every verb or tense in the English language can be used for the passive voice! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Change the Room Quiz Describing a Process Relay Tennis Game Jenga Roleplay; Blame it on Your...  [Read more]

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching the Simple Present for the ESL Classroom ESL teachers often encounter difficulties when teaching grammar patterns to students abroad. The following 7 activities for teaching the simple present for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in an easy and efficient way. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Daily Routine 2. Cultural Norms 3. Classmate Interviews 4. ESP (Extraordinary Sensory Perceptions) 5. Where am I? 6. Present Simple BINGO Mingle 7. Weekend Party Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Daily Routine This is a very good activity for when you start...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching the Present Perfect for the ESL Classroom Teaching new tenses to students of a foreign language is often not as easy as you might anticipate, especially when the tense you are trying to teach them does not exist in their native language. The following 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in no time! Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Great Accomplishments 2. Have You Ever? 3. How Many Times Since? 4. Great Ambitions 5. Most Deprived 6. Bucket Lists 7. Since or For? Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: 1. Great...  [Read more]

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching the Past Progressive for the ESL Classroom Teaching grammar patterns often involves a lot of classtime and the more activities you have up your sleeve as a teacher the better. The following 7 activities for teaching the past progressive for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in no time! Table of Contents 1. Memory Challenge 2. People Watching 3. The Luck of The Draw 4. What You Didn't Do 5. So Much in Common 6. Strange Explanations 7. My Alibi Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Memory Challenge Pull up an image with a lot of actions going on, for example, people engaging in different activities at a park or another public place. You can...  [Read more]

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching the Simple Past for the ESL Classroom The simple past is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes past actions, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the simple past for the ESL classroom. Table of Contents 1. Preparations 2. Good Days and Bad Days 3. Charades Series 4. Dear Diary 5. Get Out and About 6. Accurate Endings 7. Double Duty Review Listen to this blog post Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: For more activities check out: 10 Exciting Activities for the Past Simple 1. Preparations For this activity, the students think of significant accomplishments in their lives....  [Read more]

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 Simon ITTT Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching Modal Auxiliary Verbs in the ESL Classroom The number of combinations of modals and usages is enormous, so TEFL certified teachers often spend a lot of time trying to find an activity that suits their particular teaching point. Here, we give you some adaptable ideas which should save you time thinking or searching, assuming you already have good grammatical knowledge of the subject and a little bit of creativity. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Language Tennis Mill-drill/Mingling Group Discussions or Debates Board Games Information Exchange Draw the Sentence Marked Up Dice Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! It's...  [Read more]

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 7 Activities for Teaching the Present Progressive for the ESL Classroom The present progressive is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes actions currently happening, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the present progressive for the ESL classroom. Table of Contents 1. Look Around 2. A Letter Home 3. A Picture's Worth 4. Charade Call Out 5. What are you doing? 6. Sorry, I Can't 7. Picture Perfect Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: 1. Look Around Have your class make observations about what's happening all around in the classroom and outside the windows. Make sure they students use the present...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 7 Activities for Teaching Conditionals in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching conditionals in the ESL classroom to help your students understand the correct structure and usage of this complex grammar point. 5 Simple Ways to Motivate Your EFL Students | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an EFL teacher, it is imperative that you know how to motivate your students. These 5 simple ways to motivate your EFL students will help you to achieve just that. 10+ Activities...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Online Teaching: ✅ 7 Activities to Enhance Your Online ESL Lesson with Miro If you have already switched to online ESL teaching, you've definitely been using an online board. There are many good options out there, but I prefer using Miro over the others. Miro is a convenient online whiteboard with lots of fun and interactive tools to use during the class and outside. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Small Talk 2. Mood Board 3. Picture Comics 4. Kanban Table 5. Mindmap 6. Stickers 7. Emoji reactions Are you ready to switch to online ESL teaching? Take a TEFL course to stand out! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! In this blog post,...  [Read more]

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 Francesca Marchi TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Top 10 ESL Activities for Older English Learners From my experience, when you deal with older ESL learners, you have to take into account the fact that they do not want to look bad while practicing their English skills. Actually, activities and exercises should make them feel at ease and confident in their learning, as well as satisfied with the goals achieved so far. It goes without saying that the teaching techniques that include a direct confrontation between an adult student and the teacher or a classmate as a judge of their performance should be avoided so as not to make them feel uncomfortable. Here are a few ideas for you to try. Table of Contents 1) Personal Questions and Answers 2)...  [Read more]

Francesca Marchi I’m Francesca, an experienced teacher of ESL and Italian as a second language. I have been teaching for about 10 years now to different age groups, especially adults, in a country area in the north of Italy. I also worked as a language translator in a local company for 9 years. I adore everything that revolves around the English language and I’m proud of my ITTT TESOL certification as well as of my other qualifications and degrees. I really like traveling and the latest trips I have taken with my family are fabulous: for instance, we have completed the Kumano Kodo in Japan and the Way of St. James in Spain on foot so now we all are ‘Dual Pilgrims’(Dual Pilgrim » Enrico De Renoche & Erminia De Renoche …). We have also driven along America’s Mother Road,...  [Read more]

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Top 3 Tools For Creating Interactive EFL Activities The online mode of teaching has become a primary one in the COVID-19 era. For many teachers, remote work is not easy especially due to a different approach to creating materials. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Google Slides 2. LearningApps 3. WordWall Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Listen to this blog post: If you still struggle with games and activities for your activate phase of the lesson, take a look at the following three tools that can help you to versatile your Zoom classes and make your students super happy! 1. Google Slides Yes, it's...  [Read more]

Simon ITTT Read my articles 7 Activities for Teaching Modal Auxiliary Verbs in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Simon ITTT Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 activities for teaching modal auxiliary verbs in the ESL classroom that will make your lessons more interesting and help your students learn English in no time! 9 Hobbies Every EFL Teacher Needs To Try When Teaching English Abroad | ITTT | TEFL Blog Simon ITTT TEFL Information Moving abroad to teach English is a great opportunity to pick up new hobbies! Check out these 9 hobbies every EFL teacher needs to try when teaching English abroad!  [Read more]

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 6 Reasons to Take Your ESL Students Outdoor The main question here is that could outdoor activities impact English learners?. Table of Contents 1. Better grade 2. Learning outdoor is fun 3. Learning outdoor healthy 4. Learning outdoor support child development 5. Improved memory 6. Increase motivation Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! As learning is a dynamic action, everywhere could be a place for learning, such as classroom, garden, yard, bus, and subway. In other words, we do not have any limitation for learning as long as it is willing or interest in that. Historically, most of the classes were...  [Read more]

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 Federico Riva Alumni Experiences 7 Teaching Ideas to Spice up your ESL Classes Listen to this blog post: Do you want to make your English lessons more exciting? We have the perfect teaching ideas for you! Here are 7 amazing activities to spice up your ESL classes. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: 1. Headlines 2. Controversial Issues 3. Twenty Questions 4. My Routine 5. If I Were Rich 6. Grammar Story 7. Plans and Predictions Which is your favorite teaching activity? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 1. Headlines This is a great one to practice different tenses, especially the passive voice. Have your students come up with headlines for their class; such as "The teacher's purse was stolen," "the students...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles 5 Fun and Engaging Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas of flashcard activities for children of different ages. Teacher as a Key Person in the Classroom Environment | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This article was written by a TEFL graduate who explains what roles may teachers have within a classroom. How Teaching ESL Differs from Teaching EFL | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles How to Motivate High School Students in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching high schoolers and aren't seeing high participation rates? Here are some of the best ways how to motivate high school students in the ESL classroom. In-class and online TEFL/TESOL courses: What’s the Difference? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information There are three different ways to earn a TEFL/TESOL certificate. The benefits of each course depend on the needs of the trainee, but each option has something to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles The Necessity of Teaching English as Early as in Kindergarten | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by a recent ITTT TEFL graduate their experience of working with kindergarten EFL students. ✅ Read this article to learn about the main challenges and benefits of teaching kids of kindergarten age. Top-5 Kid's Favorite Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This blog post was written...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles My Personal Teaching Experience in Xi’an, China | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching abroad. They worked in China, one of the most popular destinations for ESL teachers. A Lesson Plan to Practice Speaking With ESL Adults | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL expert shares an EFL lesson plan for teaching speaking skills. Get inspired or simply use this ready lesson with your advanced level students. ...  [Read more]

Archives for November 2023 Mastering Grammar: Dynamic Approaches and Engaging Activities for Language Learners Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Explore innovative approaches to teaching grammar in language learning with engaging activities. Discover effective methods and diverse perspectives on mastering grammar skills in this insightful blog post. 10 Tips for Adults to Learn English During Office Break Time Minh Huy Hoang TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Discover 10 effective ways to learn English during office breaks! From language apps to podcasts, reading, and speaking sessions with colleagues, these hacks maximize your language learning in short bursts. Start enhancing your English skills during break time today! ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job. Read my articles The Need in a Structured Course to Progress in ESL Teaching | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of creating a course syllabus for effective ESL teaching. Learning Techniques and Educational Assessment | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on learning types and assessment techniques. Top-5 Fun Flashcard Activities | ITTT | TEFL Blog Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach English in South Korea | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Destinations South Korea is a popular teaching destination that has one of the largest EFL job markets in the world. Whether you are interested in working for a public or private school, you will find great salaries and benefits in South Korea. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in South Korea. Teaching English Abroad: What's Next? - How To Advance In Your EFL Career | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is a...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore ITTT TEFL Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Read my articles Teaching English in Russia - The Salary and Budget Guide | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Russia is an up-and-coming EFL destination with vacant positions all across this vast nation. If you are interested in joining the thousands of English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in Russia. ESA Methodology - What Is It and Why Should You Use It in the Classroom? | ITTT | TEFL Blog Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The ESA methodology of teaching is one of the most used modern teaching...  [Read more]

5 Fun ESL Activities for Interactive Online Lessons   Online ESL Activities: Are you an online English teacher? Do you want your students to enjoy and have fun? Then, this live stream is for you! Our TEFL/TESOL expert, Liza, will share five interactive activities that you will be able to use at your next class. Great news that these games will suit any age group and level. Don't miss! #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline 00:00-00:48 Mic was off 00:48-01:00 Intro Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now &...  [Read more]

Ways to Keep ESL Students Engaged After the Lesson   Do you want your new students to come back again? Do you want students to do homework? Are you looking for fun activities for your online classes? In this live stream, we will look at how to engage and motivate English learners outside the classroom at 100%. #TEFL#BestTEFL #TeachEnglishOnline Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: https://bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: https://bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: https://bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: https://bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]