by sheila_admin | Oct 18, 2012 | How To Teach English, Teaching Young Learners
New teachers often have problems trying to decide how to speak to students so they understand them best. Should they keep their grammar really simple? Should they avoid unusual words? Should they slow down? Should they speak to students as though they were...
by sheila_admin | Jun 22, 2012 | Lesson Plans & Activities
Memory Pictures is a simple game which involves the students listening carefully. The level can be changed to match the level of the class and also the subject can match their ages and interests. Preparation Select some interesting cartoons or pictures from magazines,...
by sheila_admin | Jun 17, 2012 | Language Skills, Lesson Plans & Activities
Non-Threatening Debates are ideal TEFL debates which can be held in class and then voted on. The idea is simple. If you get your class to debate a hot topic (e.g. anything political or religious) then students can get very emotional and carried away. Because they are...
by sheila_admin | Jun 16, 2012 | Language Skills
There are 4 basic Language Skills listening speaking reading writing This article introduces each of these skills and explains what they are. There are also links to more in-depth articles on each of the skills. Grouping Skills Together These can be grouped in...