How to Give Instructions in English: An ESL Class
Giving instructions and describing how to do something is an integral part of most ESL classes. I like to use map reading and give students a good reaRead More…
Category: Activities
Battle of the Sexes: A Great Way to Spur Conversation
This is a great way to start conversation on changing gender norms for your class. I am not sure where the original first came from but I have seen Read More…
Leadership: A Military ESL Class
One of the best jobs I had in my latter days in Korea was working for the Korea defense Language Institute or KDLI as we called it. I had to do lots oRead More…
ESL Book Review: Discussion Starters – A Great Way to Engage Your Class!
I wanted to use this moment to introduce a book that I have used again and again in class. In fact, some lessons I have shared on this site have been Read More…
At The Office: An ESL Roleplay Activity
One of the coolest things I did while I was in Korea was host a little segment on the radio, teaching English as a Second Language. Not only did it Read More…
Yes/ No – A Great ESL Ice Breaker!
One of the hardest things about teaching ESL in a language academy or institute is that every month you have new students mixed in with your old oneRead More…
There’s a Moon Over Bourbon Street by Sting
It’s pop English time with another oldie but goodie from Sting. For more information on how to do this class click on the podcast above. I would recRead More…
Another Musical ESL Adventure: Foil by Weird Al Yankovich
Welcome to Teaching English is Fun. Once again it’s time for another musical adventure in English as a Second Language. I love doing songs for class bRead More…
Predicting What Will Happen Next
Looking for a way to use video to teach English? This is a great activity that mixes a little drama and suspense, a whole lot of ESL fun, and also eRead More…
Advertise a Product
This is a great exercise that I like to do in conjunction with teaching students all kinds of adjectives. I tell them that they are all working for Read More…