Unlock Your Potential as an EFL Educator with Practical Tips, and Innovative Strategies for Engaging Lesson Planning and Classroom Management.
Starting a new class can feel a little awkward, especially when no one knows each other yet. As a language teacher, you want to create a space where everyone feels comfortable speaking from the very first day. ESL icebreakers give you simple, fun ways to get your class talking, moving, and learning together right away. … Read More “15 Fun ESL Icebreakers To Energize Your Classroom” »
I mentioned elsewhere that icebreakers are a good way to warm up a class. Brand new classes, even with more experienced students, can suffer from shyness or lack of familiarity with their classmates. On top of that, less experienced students struggle with a lack of language. They also often struggle to switch to their “English … Read More “Conversation Starter Question Cards You Can Use In Your Classroom” »
If you’ve been teaching for any length of time, you’ll find yourself in a situation where you need an activity NOW. Maybe an activity fell flat, or your students whipped through it faster than expected. Whatever happened, you find yourself with a spare 5-10 minutes at the end of class. This is why when I … Read More “Three No-Prep TEFL Activities Using Just a Deck of Cards” »
