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Drilling: Sharpening the Tools of Language Acquisition

Drilling, a cornerstone technique in ESL instruction, involves controlled repetition of targeted language structures. Imagine it as a practice session for specific grammar points, vocabulary items, or pronunciation challenges. While…

tesol March 6, 2024

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The Power of Repetition: Exploring Choral Repetition in the ESL Classroom

Choral repetition, a foundational technique in ESL instruction, involves the teacher modeling a language element (word, phrase, or sentence) followed by the entire class repeating it in unison. While seemingly…

tesol March 6, 2024

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More Than Just “Sounding It Out”: Nuances of Pronunciation

Pronunciation is the way words or speech are spoken. It encompasses the production of individual sounds, stress patterns within words, and intonation within phrases and sentences. It's a crucial element…

tesol March 6, 2024

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The Lexical Approach

The Lexical Approach, pioneered by linguist Michael Lewis, revolutionized traditional views of language learning by placing a strong emphasis on "lexis," which encompasses not only individual words but also the…

tesol March 6, 2024

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Goals and Projects to Motivate Student Achievement

Goal: Improve reading comprehension and vocabulary related to a topic of interest. Project: Create an Interest-Based Resource Book. Students choose a topic they're passionate about (sports, music, history, etc.). They…

tesol March 6, 2024

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ESL Lesson Plans

Age Level: Young learners (ages 8-10) Ability Level: Beginner Objective: Students will be able to ask and answer questions using "Do you like...?" and respond with "Yes, I do" or…

tesol March 6, 2024

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5 Essential Elements of a Lesson Plan when Teaching English to Non-native Speakers

Objectives and Outcomes: Clear Goals: Precisely define what students should know or be able to do by the end of the lesson (e.g., "Students will be able to use the simple…

tesol March 6, 2024

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Join Us for a Transformative Webinar on Dictation: The Magical Tool to Build All Four English Skills!

Are you looking to elevate your English language teaching and learning strategies? Discover the key to enhancing all four crucial language skills in your students through the American TESOL Institute's…

tesol November 7, 2023

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How to Teach TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS

The American TESOL Institute is excited to provide students and teachers from around the world an Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) webinar on how to teach TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS. https://youtu.be/HnfKaH3kohY TOEIC, TOEFL,…

tesol June 29, 2023

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How to Teach English with Generative Pre-trained Transformer Chat

Embrace a new era of human-computer symbiosis by learning how to teach English with ChatGPT. The American TESOL Institute is excited to provide students and teachers from around the world…

tesol May 9, 2023

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Teach and Learn English with Rap

https://youtu.be/e1Qs9HbKB-0 Join us Live March 23rd at 12pm New York Time with Fluency MC for a webinar on how to teach and learn English with rap music, and the basics…

tesol February 28, 2023

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AmTESOL Webinar – Methods and Approaches to Teaching English

Join us for an enlightening and educational experience! All are welcome to attend an upcoming webinar to learn from industry expert Jason R. Levine, and gain valuable insights on how…

tesol January 22, 2023

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Join or Watch an ELT Quiz Show December 21st

Join American TESOL and Fluency MC live for the fifth episode of the ELT Quiz Show. Work as a team, and play a game where English teachers from around the world answer questions about…

tesol December 13, 2021

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Join or Watch an ELT Game Show June 25

Join American TESOL and Fluency MC live for the third episode of the ELT Game Show. Work as a team, and play a game where English teachers from around the…

tesol May 31, 2021

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Join an English Language Teacher Quiz Show April 16

It’s time for another ELT Quiz Show, and this time we have special prizes for the winners! English teachers worldwide: The first 24 of you to join on Friday, April…

tesol April 1, 2021

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Join Us Live for the First Ever English Teacher Quiz Show

English Teachers: Have you ever played a LIVE quiz game with your peers around the world? A game where you play on a team to answer questions about grammar, vocabulary,…

tesol February 11, 2021

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Rhyme and Rhythm Live in the Netherlands with Fluency MC

Join Fluency MC to ROCK your speaking skills at an American TESOL Institute Rhyme and Rhythm Workout with high school students at ROC Almere Poort in the Netherlands. Rhyme and…

tesol January 22, 2021

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Rhyme and Rhythm Live in Benin, Africa Sept. 24th

https://youtu.be/1khsGNLzrj8 Rhyme and Rhythm Workouts with Fluency MC help students build English skills with original music created just for them. The lyrics contain high-frequency vocabulary, grammar structures, and follow the…

tesol September 9, 2020

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Education Event for Teenagers, Rhyme and Rhythm Workout with Fluency MC

https://youtu.be/ZlbE_OLRSX8 Join us for an hour of speaking, listening, and reading practice with rhyme and rhythm for English learners ages 13-19. During the workout participants will repeat highly functional English…

tesol May 22, 2020

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Education Event, April 23, Rhyme and Rhythm Workout with Fluency MC

Join us for an hour of speaking, listening, and reading practice with rhyme and rhythm for English learners ages 8-12. During the workout participants will repeat highly functional English phrases,…

tesol April 15, 2020

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Why Teach English Online to Young Learners in Asia?

Teaching English online to young students in Asia offers many advantages: High Demand: Countries like China, South Korea, and Japan place great importance on English from an early age. This…

tesol February 23, 2020

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Top Tips to Build a Body of Fluency in English

Fluency in a language is like building a body—it starts with a single foundation and grows, layer by layer, into something whole and dynamic. For English language learners, every new…

tesol January 16, 2020

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Engaging ESL Activities for Thanksgiving: Embracing Gratitude and Enhancing Language Skills

https://youtu.be/QWx9-9fotsI?si=kD-u9JmQi8WotMAm Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings, delectable feasts, and heartfelt expressions of gratitude, offers a unique opportunity for ESL learners to immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of…

tesol November 17, 2018