Free ESL (English as a Second Language) Lesson Plans to Download
This page was originally designed to share my materials with other English teaching assistants in France, especially those who have no experience in teaching ESL yet. I've also included worksheets that I used for private English lessons in France as well as some of the materials I used in my ESL classes in the United States. Feel free to use them as you'd like.
Travel and Sightseeing: Directions Through Town (1)
Whether you are on a sightseeing trip through Europe or backpacking in Australia, finding your way around the city while on vacation can be difficult unless you know what to say. Understanding directions is a big part of this. Look at the expressions below and be sure to understand the meaning of the places on the map before you begin the listening activity: Listen by pressing the "Play Audio" button. Then, choose TRUE or FALSE for each sentence, which may be missing one or more words.
Teaching Unplugged - Activities
The subject you choose can literally be anything in the world but to start off think about the following: Chewing the fat! This is the true Dogme ELT approach.
8 English Learning Websites You Need to Become Proficient in English
Browsing Google is not enough to find the best English learning websites on the net. Google usually brings you the same websites you’ve already seen hundreds of times before, and you just can’t get to those quality English learning websites you need. So let me share with you, some of the best websites to learn English online that may be hard to find yourself. 1. MyEnglishTeacher.eu Yes, I know it’s our site and you are reading this post on our blog, but that is why it’s number 1.
30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class
One day, in front 36 riotous sophomores, I clutched my chest and dropped to my knees like Sergeant Elias at the end of Platoon. Instantly, dead silence and open mouths replaced classroom Armageddon. Standing up like nothing had happened, I said, "Thanks for your attention -- let's talk about love poems."
PET Speaking: Home
There are four parts in the PET speaking test: Part 1: general introductions;Part 2: discussion about a situation;Part 3: photographs; andPart 4: discussion about a topic. You can find up-to-date information about the PET exam at the Cambridge ESOL website. Part 1
Giving directions
A Go straight on. Then take the first left on to Green Street. Walk past the library and it’s the building next to the library on the left. B Go straight on. Go past the traffic lights.
The Environment: a Lesson Plan for Upper-Intermediate Students
As I thrust this lesson plan towards my students, I realize how little I know about what some environmentally-related terms mean. I know I have heard people talking about the carbon footprint and acid rain, but honestly, I have never given it much thought. I recycle.
Free online English lesson - improve your speaking and listening
World English now provide our regular visitors with the chance to practice their English speaking and listening skills online for FREE! Using free chat software and a microphone and speakers (or headset) you can join in a group English lesson in our English chat room. Every free class is led by a native-speaker of English, who is also a qualified English teacher. Each free English lesson lasts for 30 minutes, and will involve the discussion of a number of different subjects during each lesson.
ESL Games and Game Board
The ESL game boards found on this page are in the form of Microsoft Word documents. It may take a few second to open. Just click, print, and photocopy. A great motivating TEFL activity.
How to Come Up with Good Conversation Topics (with Sample Topics)
Expert Reviewed Four Parts:Learning About Basic Conversation StartersExtending the ConversationPushing BoundariesConversation HelpCommunity Q&A Even if you're good with people, there are likely times when you're stuck for something more to say and start wondering what topic to bring up next.
How to Create a Jazz Chant by Carolyn Graham
Last November, Carolyn Graham did a workshop at the JALT National Conference in Shizuoka, Japan, on how to make a Jazz Chant. I taped her workshop, and with her permission am sharing the part of it where she demonstrates her technique. One of the many things I love about Carolyn is that she spends most of her time giving away her secrets.
