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Which Path Do You Choose? Another ESL Fun Quiz

November 15, 2019November 18, 2019 Jim S.2 Comments on Which Path Do You Choose? Another ESL Fun Quiz

I think I have mentioned before that I love personality quizzes, jokes, and games that make learning and teaching English fun. This was one of my faRead More…

ESL Joke Day

Jokes For ESL Class

November 13, 2019April 17, 2026 Jim S.Leave a Comment on Jokes For ESL Class

I love humor. Riddles, jokes, and puns are all things that can motivate students to learn and translate their favorite jokes into English. Sometimes Read More…

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12 ESL Brain Teasers for Group Discussion

November 1, 2019April 17, 2026 Jim S.Leave a Comment on 12 ESL Brain Teasers for Group Discussion

My students loved to have fun, and they often inspired me to create my own activities to suit their personal tastes. I learned about shows I had neveRead More…

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Stereotypes: An ESL Discussion Activity

October 29, 2019April 25, 2026 Jim S.Leave a Comment on Stereotypes: An ESL Discussion Activity

This is actually from two different classes that I did. I decided to combine them since they are very closely related. I’ll put a break in between boRead More…

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News Report: An Engaging ESL Activity

October 24, 2019April 25, 2026 Jim S.Leave a Comment on News Report: An Engaging ESL Activity

Have your Students Present Their Own News Show! This was an idea I had about having students make up their own live-action news report, kind oRead More…

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ESL CSI: A Modal Drawing Activity

October 13, 2019November 18, 2019 Jim S.4 Comments on ESL CSI: A Modal Drawing Activity

This is a great class that I like to use to teach modals. First I tell the class that they are going to be Korean CSI. I tried to make it dramaticRead More…

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A Great Book That Can Inspire You to Leonardo Da Vinci-Like Genius

October 7, 2019December 26, 2022 Jim S.Leave a Comment on A Great Book That Can Inspire You to Leonardo Da Vinci-Like Genius

Today’s little blurb is from a book, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day by Michael Gelb. I was not planning to do a Read More…

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Screen English Class: Stabbing Monkeys

October 5, 2019April 14, 2026 Jim S.Leave a Comment on Screen English Class: Stabbing Monkeys

I used to teach a screen English class. It was so much work, but it was also quite satisfying once I finished my class and presented it to my claRead More…

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A Walk in the Woods: Psychology Quiz: A Fun ESL Activity

October 2, 2019April 14, 2026 Jim S.Leave a Comment on A Walk in the Woods: Psychology Quiz: A Fun ESL Activity

Students love these psychology quizzes just as much as I like giving them out. I usually do this as a whole class. Or if my class is rather large, I Read More…

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Under Pressure – An ESL Music Activity

October 2, 2019October 21, 2019 Jim S.Leave a Comment on Under Pressure – An ESL Music Activity

Time for another timeless classic that students will love and it will lead to a great discussion on stress. I always try to either have an extra add oRead More…

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