Fun Esl Reading Activities

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What outdoor activities can help to teach English? I would like to say that there are plenty of outdoor activities that are effective to teach English. However, many teachers prefer indoor activities rather than outdoor, as they think that it might distract the students. Nonetheless, outdoor activities can increase their motivation for learning. Also, it helps to decrease their stress level, as they do not have to stay in the classroom as usual. Freewriting time Flashcard game 'Stand up if you've ever' game Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarosh Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas When teaching young learners, it's important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English. Listen to this blog post: What's the Time Mr. Wolf? Telephone Basketball Volleyball Bingo Can you …? I Spy Odd One Out Stand Up Please Mastermind Blindfold Obstacle Course Are you ready to teach English abroad? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This is a good activity for practicing time with small classes. Clear a space in the center of...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The following activities may be adapted for use as warmers, engage activities, structured practice or free practice style activities. They may also be adapted for level and age. Watch the video about this topic Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The first one is really simple but can be one of the best activities to improve grammar. Some students even at the higher levels are lacking automatic habits, which are really important for grammatical skill. Basically this activity is a grammar drill and it is supposed to be used as a warmer or as an ice-breaker activity. The main objective is to help your students automate some grammatical...  [Read more]

  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 & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  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: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas 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. 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! This is a great activity that can be used as a warm-up at the beginning of a class, or as a game at the end of a lesson. It's suitable for any class size over 4 students and requires minimal...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The purpose of flashcards is rather simple and mundane; we use flashcards to introduce and review vocabulary or concepts. My first language teacher said, "The only way to learn a foreign language is repetition, repetition, repetition." Can't argue with that. Unfortunately, it can be really… repetitious and boring. But, if you watch children playing, they'll show you how to make it fun. Images Double-sided or single-sided cards? Multiple Sets 3 Types of Flash Card Activities Matching Ordering and Sorting Guessing Other Ideas I call these activities, as opposed to games, as they don't involve dice or rules of play. More Games Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Flashcards can be great tools for eliciting vocabulary, but teachers should not overlook the numerous other uses for these great tools. Flashcard games can add excitement to young learners' classes. The following activities are aimed to drill the vocabulary in the second study phase of the lesson, after the elicitation of vocabulary. 1. Game for liars 2. Get on the other side of the bridge 3. Memory challenge 4. Keyword race 5. More for listening skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kiyomi Ann H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The liar game is a flashcard activity that can be used to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Raijmond W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. 1. Game for liars 2. Get on the other side of the bridge 3. Memory challenge 4. Keyword race 5. More for listening skills Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: The liar game is a flashcard activity that can be used to drill vocabulary. This activity is ideal for vocabulary that a teacher is introducing as the activity involves repeating after the teacher. For this activity, the teacher should clap twice, point to a flashcard and say the vocabulary word. If the word and the flashcard match, students should clap twice and repeat the word. If the word does...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Flashcards are an integral part of teaching English as a second language, and the variety of uses of cards is innumerable. Flashcard-based activities help teachers to make lessons fun, engaging, and therefore more effective. According to numerous studies conducted in different countries, and by various linguists, there are several types of students with varying abilities of memory and types of mind. And usually many of these types are represented within any one class, which leads us to the conclusion that the teacher should address each of them during the lesson. Reasons to Use Additional Resources Examples of Games Name the Card Match up Couples Sort and Name Funny steps Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Activities bring your classroom to life. They provide meaningful and fun use of language. Children learn through play and it is how adults learn, too. Acting, moving, having fun help learners effectively participate in the lesson, and retain what is being taught. The following are 5 activities with flashcards in the classroom: 1. Cups and cards (young kids): 2. Picture word match race: 3. Slam: 4. Four Corners: 5. Shopping: Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Trang M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Place the 3 cups in a row in front of your students. Tell your students to watch carefully...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Throughout this course, my favorite units have been the ones that teach us how to lead an effective lesson and have a fun classroom environment. I love all the suggestions and teaching ideas they give, and it excites me to think about using those for my future lessons. For that reason, I chose the topic of five activities with flashcards. This essay will be a perfect opportunity for me to delve further into my favorite part of this class and plan some fun things to do. When I move abroad I plan on teaching young children, mainly kindergarten-aged, so my five activities will be geared towards young learners. They need way more energy, fun, and excitement in their lessons than teenage or adult learners because their attention spans are so short, so I tried to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas To keep the Activate Stage more fun and lively, offer your students one of these cool speaking activities. They will definitely enjoy the conversation and get creative with the tasks. Remember that any of these exercises can be easily used online. Listen to this blog post: 1. Teacher For a Day 2. Describe a Picture 3. Redo Your Talk 4. TripAdvisor 5. Communal Story 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! Students share their ideas on how to make class more interesting and engaging. Let them discuss an ideal day in your ESL class and then propose their ideas to you. Give each student an unusual photograph (use photostocks...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here is a fun Easter-themed reading comprehension exercise for your ESL students.   Have your students read the Easter story and answer the questions below.    Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun ESL worksheet about winter clothes with listening reading, speaking tasks.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

1. Importance of Teaching Reading Comprehension in ESL 2. Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension in ESL 3. Activities and Resources for Improving Reading Comprehension in ESL 4. Assessment and Evaluation of Reading Comprehension Skills in ESL Teaching reading comprehension is a crucial aspect of ESL education as it helps students understand written texts, expands their vocabulary, and enhances their overall language skills. Reading comprehension is essential for academic success, communication in various settings, and daily life activities. By improving their reading skills, ESL learners can better navigate English-language materials, from textbooks to news articles, and effectively express their ideas in writing and speaking. There are various strategies that ESL teachers can...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Here are four fun Easter activities for ESL students.   Grab this printable ESL worksheet with four Easter-themed activities for your ESL students.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas I adore books, and reading aloud to our young students is one of the highlights of my job as a Teaching Assistant. The Importance of Reading Classes Factors Influencing Students' Interest Classroom Routine Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Most of our students are Turkish, whose ages range from four to eleven years old, who have had little or no exposure to the English language. The students come to our school to receive an English education and therefore use daily a language of which their parents have little knowledge. It can be overwhelming to suddenly be thrust into an environment where everything is taught or spoken to them in a foreign language. Consequently, reading aloud to this age group is an invaluable...  [Read more]

In a TEFL classroom, reading skills play a crucial role in language acquisition. Reading helps students improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills. It also exposes them to different writing styles, genres, and cultural contexts. By developing reading skills, students can enhance their overall language proficiency and become more confident in their ability to communicate effectively in English. There are several effective strategies that TEFL teachers can use to help students improve their reading skills. These include pre-reading activities such as predicting content based on titles or images, teaching reading strategies like skimming and scanning, and post-reading activities such as discussing main ideas or themes. Teachers can also use authentic materials like...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ESL Classroom Activities 2. Speaking and Listening Activities 3. Reading and Writing Activities 4. Vocabulary and Grammar Activities One of the most effective ways to improve English language skills is through speaking and listening activities. These activities help students practice their pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension. One popular activity is role-playing, where students act out scenarios to practice conversational English. Another useful activity is storytelling, where students take turns sharing a story or personal experience. Listening activities, such as watching videos or listening to podcasts, can also enhance students' listening skills and expose them to different accents and speech patterns. Reading and writing activities are essential for developing...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ESL Teaching Methods 2. Speaking Skills Development 3. Listening Skills Development 4. Reading and Writing Skills Development Teaching English as a foreign language requires a variety of methods to effectively develop language skills. These methods are essential to cater to the diverse learning styles and preferences of students. Incorporating a combination of speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities is crucial in creating a well-rounded language learning experience. In this guide, we will explore different ESL teaching methods specifically designed to enhance language skills development. Developing speaking skills in ESL students is crucial for effective communication. One method that works well is the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, which...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun reading comprehension and vocabulary worksheet about Thanksgiving.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun reading comprehension for your EFL students this Halloween.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun reading comprehension for your EFL students this Halloween.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This is a fun reading comprehension for your EFL students this Halloween.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Reading skills are fundamental in language learning as they help students comprehend written texts, expand vocabulary, and improve overall language proficiency. In a TEFL classroom, reading serves as a gateway to cultural understanding, critical thinking, and language acquisition. By developing reading skills, students can enhance their grammar knowledge, spelling, and comprehension abilities. Moreover, reading exposes learners to different writing styles, genres, and contexts, thereby broadening their linguistic horizons. Incorporating reading activities in the curriculum can significantly boost students' language proficiency and confidence. There are several effective strategies to teach reading skills in a TEFL classroom. One approach is the Pre-Reading, While-Reading, and Post-Reading...  [Read more]

Enhance your English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching skills with engaging classroom activities that will keep your students motivated and eager to learn. From interactive games to creative projects, incorporating a variety of activities into your lessons can make the learning process enjoyable and effective. Discover a range of classroom activities designed to improve language skills, build confidence, and foster a positive learning environment for ESL students. 1. Introduction 2. Vocabulary Building Activities 3. Speaking and Listening Exercises 4. Writing and Reading Tasks One of the key components of language learning is vocabulary acquisition. Engage your ESL students with fun and interactive vocabulary building activities such as word matching games, flashcards, and word...  [Read more]

Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This worksheet is designed to practice vocabulary and reading comprehension on daily activities.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Today's pedagogical approaches put considerable emphasis upon the importance of providing students with the opportunity to have a joyful educational experience through adding enough and well-located variety to the lessons. One practical way to do so is designing and adding aimful games to your plan in order to inject positive energy into your lessons, improve the mood of your class and make your lessons stick in students' long-term memory. Pizza game Hot seat Hot potato Spelling games Whisper chain Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Since not only young learners but also grownups enjoy playing fun games while taking English lessons,...  [Read more]

1. Overview of ESL Reading Comprehension 2. Effective Strategies for Teaching ESL Reading Comprehension 3. Activities to Improve ESL Reading Comprehension 4. Assessment and Evaluation in ESL Reading Comprehension Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for ESL learners as it helps them understand written texts, build vocabulary, and improve overall language proficiency. When teaching ESL reading comprehension, it is important to focus on both understanding the text and developing critical thinking skills. Teachers should create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and discussing the content. Additionally, it is essential to provide a variety of texts that cater to different interests and proficiency levels to keep students engaged and motivated. 1....  [Read more]