"grammar" | American TESOL Institute's Lexical Press Blog

Understanding ESL Children’s Writing Development: Influences and a Culturally Sensitive Approach

Writing proficiency in a second language is a complex process, especially for children. As ESL educators, understanding the factors shaping young learners' writing helps us provide targeted support and create…

tesol March 7, 2024

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Unlocking the World of ESL Teaching: A Look at 5 Popular Approaches

English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching is a dynamic field with a variety of methods designed to help students become fluent and confident communicators in English. Let's dive into…

tesol March 7, 2024

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A Multisensory English Adventure: ESL Lesson for Blind Learners

Age Level: Elementary School (6-8 years old) Ability Level: Beginner Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves and describe simple actions using auditory…

tesol March 7, 2024

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My Day, Step by Step! A Time-Focused ESL Lesson

Age Level: Elementary School (8-10 years old) Ability Level: Intermediate Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe their daily routines using appropriate time markers…

tesol March 7, 2024

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Mission: Save the Earth! An Engaging ESL Lesson on Environmental Issues

Age Level: Elementary School (9-11 years old) Ability Level: Advanced Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to discuss and debate different environmental issues. Warm-up (5…

tesol March 7, 2024

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Understanding Telegraphic Speech: A Window into Early Language Development

Telegraphic speech is a fascinating stage in young children's language acquisition, characterized by short, simple utterances resembling the clipped style of old-fashioned telegrams. For ESL teachers, understanding this phenomenon is…

tesol March 7, 2024

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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

American TESOL Institute Go Teach Abroad

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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Teaching Congruent Language Learning: Insights from Dr. Michael Gazzaniga

Dr. Michael Gazzaniga's pioneering research on split-brain patients offers a unique window into the complexities of language acquisition. By studying individuals with severed connections between brain hemispheres, Gazzaniga demonstrated how…

American TESOL January 3, 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

American TESOL Institute TESOL Webinars

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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Language at the Core of Intelligence: Insights—and Eye Opening Fun Facts—for the TESOL Classroom

1. A Wolf-Den Wake-Up Call: The Story of Kamala and Amala In 1920, missionary J.A.L. Singh reported a remarkable discovery near Midnapore, India: two "wolf-girls," Kamala (approximately 7 years old)…

American TESOL May 3, 2022

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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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Enlightened Teaching: Your 2025 TESOL Guide to Kathmandu, Nepal

Where lesson planning meets meditation, and a skyline of Himalayan giants frames every grammar drill. 1. Why Kathmandu Captivates the Spirit Island of Peaks: Nepal squeezes 8 of the world’s…

tesol May 22, 2021