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Class Activity Advent Calendar for ESL Students: 24 Ideas To Make Your Lesson Even More Fun!

Who doesn’t like Christmas?

This is my twist on a traditional advent calendar.

You will need a Christmas stocking, 24 slips of paper and your creativity!Read More »Class Activity Advent Calendar for ESL Students: 24 Ideas To Make Your Lesson Even More Fun!

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Business English Role-play Activity: Annoying Coworkers

There are certain types of annoying coworkers that can be found almost everywhere. You might be one of them. Do… Read More »Business English Role-play Activity: Annoying Coworkers

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ESL Communication Activity: Science Role-Plays

Can we teach communicative competence without critical thinking? Is the topic of vaccination or chemtrails too controversial?  Try this ESL role-play on science and let me know what you think.

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12 Useful ESL Websites and Blogs That Inspire Me

Here is a list of 12 useful ESL  websites that inspire me. Blog de Cristina Cristina’s blog offers a vast… Read More »12 Useful ESL Websites and Blogs That Inspire Me

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6 Fun Activities Exhausted ESL Teachers Will Appreciate At The End Of The Term

I have one more week of teaching ahead of me. Three more weeks of work. There is more paperwork now… Read More »6 Fun Activities Exhausted ESL Teachers Will Appreciate At The End Of The Term

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ESL Conversation Lesson: Game Of Thrones And Traveling

A fun ESL conversation lesson based on a short video on real life Game of Thrones locations. Discussion questions and a vocabulary matching exercise.

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How Can We Volunteer While On Holiday. ESL Group Work: Volunteer Holidays.

This ESL group work speaking activity is for intermediate and upper intermediate students. Students plan and present a volunteer holiday.