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Oct 2, 20202 min read
Tips for teaching business English
The thought of teaching business English used to strike fear into my heart. Surely you need to be some kind of business expert to teach...
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Jul 15, 20202 min read
ESL: Effective One to One Lessons
It's not so difficult to make a group class dynamic and engaging, with pair and group work available to you and enough bodies to have...
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May 22, 20201 min read
Describe and Draw
This is a versatile game that can be used to introduce a topic, elicit vocabulary or practise describing images for speaking exams. It's...
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Apr 26, 20202 min read
How to play an ESL board game in a Zoom lesson
Just because your English class has gone online, it doesn't mean you can't use the fun resources you would if you were in the classroom....
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Apr 20, 20203 min read
Tips for teaching English online
A lot of us are now using applications like Zoom and Skype for ESL teaching. Here are some tips for keeping your ESL classes effective...
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Feb 25, 20202 min read
Running Dictation Warmer
This activity is a classic warmer for the EFL / ESL classroom. It can be adapted to teach all kinds of grammar and vocabulary and...
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Feb 10, 20201 min read
Broken Telephone
You probably played this game as a child but have you tried using it in class? It can be a quick introduction to a topic or just a fun...
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Feb 4, 20202 min read
The Emoji Game
This is a lively and versatile game to add a bit of excitement to quizzes or reviews in class. We find it useful for reviewing work...
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Jan 30, 20201 min read
No Prep Bingo
This is a useful game for reviewing vocabulary. Students make their own bingo cards so there's no photocopying or cutting for you to do...
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Dec 3, 20191 min read
Shiritori Race
Shiritori is Japanese for "taking the end", players compete to say words which ends with the last kana (letter) of the previous word. Here's
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Nov 15, 20191 min read
The Invisible Ball
This is a game that doesn't actually teach any English, it developed organically in our kids classes as a way to get their attention...
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Nov 14, 20191 min read
Back to the Board
A vocabulary review classic that can be used for any age or level. If you keep a list of the new words and phrases your students...
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Nov 13, 20191 min read
Rapid Fire 3 Letter Words
This is a great filler for when you have an extra 5 minutes. It doesn't really teach any particular vocabulary or grammar point but it...
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Nov 12, 20191 min read
TARGET
This one is chaotic! To do it the fun way you'll need a small ball or beanbag. Stand back!
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Board Game Lesson Plans
Nov 12, 20191 min read
Tic-Tac-Toe / Noughts and Crosses
This game is really adaptable, it's especially good for reviewing work from previous lessons, we use it a lot before exams. Students love...
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Nov 12, 20191 min read
2 Truths 1 Lie
This is a classic EFL warmer to get students talking. It's also great at the start of a course to help the students get to know...
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Nov 12, 20191 min read
The Alphabet Challenge
My students love this vocabulary game, especially teenagers. It's really fun watching them fight over the easy letters and then...
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Nov 12, 20191 min read
Vocabulary Race
This is a great warmer to get your class started. It's useful for reviewing vocabulary or introducing a new topic...
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