Shelly Sanchez Terrell | American TESOL Institute's Lexical Press Blog

5 Online Visual Thesauruses for English Learners

With online tools language learners are able to visualize and build vocabulary. One of the most engaging ways to build vocabulary is by looking up words in an online visual…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 25, 2018

TESOL Webinars

A World Cup of Knowledge! Lessons and Resources, American #TESOL Webinar

Language learners around the world are celebrating the World Cup. The FIFA website is packed with resources to engage learners in all countries. Not only are the resources in English, but…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 22, 2018

Go Teach Abroad

Teach Abroad and Celebrate San Vino in Spain

For fine wine connoisseurs the La Batalla del Vino de Haro, or the Wine Fight, is the place to be in June. Wine lovers from around the world ascend a…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 20, 2018

Go Teach Abroad

Cappadox! A Music Festival in a Fairytale Like Setting

The Cappadox Festival takes place in the fairytale region of Cappadocia in the country of Turkey. Happening in June, the festival theme of 'Silence' allows visitors to truly enjoy music,…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 13, 2018

Book of the Month

EL Excellence Every Day! An Interview with Best Selling Author, Tonya Ward Singer

EL Excellence Every Day: The Flip-to Guide for Differentiating Academic Literacy has 85 strategies to engage all learners. I was excited to interview author, Tonya Ward Singer (@TonyaWardSinger), about her best-selling…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 11, 2018

TESOL Webinars

Top Tips for Teaching English Learners, American #TESOL Webinar

The world is diverse and chances are if you teach then you will have a student who is learning English. We offer different online and face-to-face courses to receive your…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 9, 2018

Go Teach Abroad

Experience Music in the Majestic Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria

The Meadows in the Mountains is a music festival set in the stunning Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria. This festival takes place in June, and features pool parties, camping, music, massage,…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 6, 2018

Tool of the month

Featured Tool! Learn English for free with CNN

Every month we feature our favorite web tools and apps for English language learners and teachers. This month we are highlighting the latest application and iOS/Android app by WeSpeke, en.news,…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 4, 2018

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The Penghu Ocean Fireworks Festival in Taiwan is One of the Most Spectacular Summer Events

One of the worlds most colorful fireworks festival happens in Taiwan. The Penghu Ocean Fireworks Festival takes place April through June, and offers a nightly show by the famous Rainbow…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 30, 2018

TESOL Webinars

6 Videos to Help You Teach Young English Learners

Each month we host free bimonthly Friday webinars with international speaker and author, Shelly Sanchez Terrell (@ShellTerrell). You can find the recordings on our YouTube channel here. Subscribe to get…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 28, 2018

TESOL Webinars

Helping Language Learners Build Vocabulary: Beyond Memorization to Comprehension

One of the most fundamental aspects of language acquisition is vocabulary building. The more words our learners know, the easier it becomes for them to express themselves, understand others, and…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 25, 2018

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The Hoi An Monthly Lantern Festival Will Brighten Summer

Hai Phong, Vietnam is popular travel destination in the summer months for visitors from around the world to enjoy the Lantern Festival. Held monthly on the eve of the full…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 23, 2018

Teach English with Technology

Learning Materials and Teaching Aids for the TESOL Classroom

Use a variety of learning materials and teaching aids in a TESOL classroom focusing on a balance of traditional resources and technology-enhanced options. Here's a breakdown: Traditional Materials: Whiteboard/Chalkboard: Indispensable for…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 23, 2018

Go Teach Abroad

Readers and Writers Gather at the Hay Festival in Wales

In May and June readers and writers around the world gather in Wales to share stories at the Hay Festival. There are several events for families, children, and adults. Hay…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 16, 2018

Book of the Month

Featured Book! Her Own Worst Enemy is a Play and a Curriculum for English Learners

Her Own Worst Enemy by Alice Savage is a play, but it’s also a complete curriculum for English learners! Aida is a high-school senior who is trying to choose a university…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 14, 2018

TESOL Webinars

Ways to Adapt the Textbook, American TESOL Webinar

A textbook or course book is another tool in a teacher’s instructional kit. Most theorists agree teachers should adapt the textbook to better support their learners. Teachers need to know…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 13, 2018

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The White Nights Festival Celebrates Opera, Ballet, and Music

One of the most spectacular festivals, White Nights, is held In St. Petersburg, Russia from May to July. Opera and ballet performances take place every night at the Mariinsky Theatre…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 9, 2018

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May 5th, 2021 is Cinco de Mayo in Mexico!

Cinco de Mayo, "May 5th," is celebrated each year in Puebla, Mexico with a famous parade and festivities. The celebration commemorates the victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862.…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 2, 2018

Teach English with Technology

10 Podcasts to Inspire English Language Teachers

One of the best way to stay motivated and get new ideas for teaching English learners is by listening to podcasts. While you cook, travel, lay on the beach or…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 30, 2018

TESOL Webinars

Superhero Activities and Resources for Young English Learners, American #TESOL Webinar

Learners of all ages love superheroes. In our recent webinar, Invincible! Superhero Activities and Resources for Teaching Young English Learners, we share numerous superhero inspired activities and lesson ideas to…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 27, 2018

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The Amsterdam Celebration Worthy of an Orange King!

In April people in Amsterdam wear orange in honor of King’s Day, the birthday of Willem-Alexander of the House of Orange. The "vrijmarkt," one of world's largest flea markets, is…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 25, 2018

Teach English with Technology

7 Web Tools for Creating Digital Learning Badges

Language learners who practice English regularly outside of our classroom improve their fluency more quickly and successfully than learners who don't. Motivating students to use English outside of class is…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 23, 2018

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AfrikaBurn! Art, Music, and Performance Are Ablaze in the Desert

In April participants from around the world gather in the Tankwa desert to create art, immolate sculptures, perform theater, play music, and camp as a community. An experiment in nomadic…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 18, 2018