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Discover New Ways to Teach & Motivate Your Students to Write with Digital Tools

A practical roadmap for integrating cutting?edge writing technology into the English?language classroom. 1. Why Digital Writing Tools Matter in 2025 Cloud?based editors, AI copilots, and game?style platforms now give TESOL educators…

tesol April 17, 2021

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

Leading with Positive Language: Teaching Transparency and Priming in Organizational Names

When we teach English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL), we often focus on vocabulary, syntax, and pronunciation. Yet the power of words goes beyond grammar rules—especially when it…

tesol November 7, 2020

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

Beyond ABC Songs: How to Choose—and Use—the Best Language-Learning Strategies for Young ESL Learners

An updated guide for TESOL teachers, packed with classroom-ready ideas and bite-sized fun facts 1. Why “strategy” matters in the kids’ ESL classroom Children soak up new language quickly—yet without…

American TESOL May 12, 2020

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

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

American TESOL Institute

Rhythm, Rhyme, and Real-World English: Fluency MC Live at Collège Jean-Jacques Rousseau

A Meeting of Cultures—and Sounds—in the Heart of France Within France’s enduring traditions of art, poetry, and intellectual exchange, language learning thrives on creativity as much as on grammar charts.…

tesol February 19, 2019

American TESOL Institute

5 Alive: Let’s Learn with Artificial Intelligence

As the world evolves, so does the way we learn. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern education, transforming classrooms and empowering both teachers and students. At…

tesol December 10, 2018

American TESOL Institute TESOL Webinars

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

American TESOL Institute Information about TESOL Certification TESOL Education News Briefs

4 Major Processes within Speech Production

Speech production refers to the intricate process by which our brains transform thoughts into spoken language. Here are the four major processes within speech production: Conceptualization: This stage involves formulating…

tesol October 19, 2018

Infographic of the Month

Featured Infographic! 20 Writing Mistakes Even Native Speakers Make

Writing is often more difficult for English learners than learning how to speak. English has many different rules different than other languages. Punctuation looks different in other languages as well…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell September 10, 2018

American TESOL Institute Go Teach Abroad Information about TESOL Certification

The Power of Names: Helping ESL Students Choose an English Name with Nominal Determinism in Mind

For ESL students, adopting an English name can be a meaningful and empowering part of their language-learning journey. While some students choose names to make communication easier, others see it…

tesol August 29, 2018

TESOL Webinars

Enhancing Literacy with Comic Books and Creators, American #TESOL Webinar

Comics are fun for every age group and can be used to teach different subjects. You can use a simple comic strip with beginners and more advanced comic strips and…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 20, 2018

Teach English with Technology

5 Resources to Create and Learn with Animated Gifs

5 Resources to Create and Learn with Animated GIFs Animated GIFs are a powerful visual tool for teaching English. They’re engaging, easy to create, and versatile, making them a favorite…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 15, 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

TESOL Webinars

10 Webinar Recordings Full of Ideas and Resources for Teaching English Language Learners

To help English Language Teachers improve their instructional practice we host free webinars every Friday and offer different TESOL certification classes online and face t0 face. If you've missed any of…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 15, 2018

Book of the Month

Featured Book! Videotelling: YouTube Stories for the Classroom by Jamie Keddie

Welcome to a new series where we feature great books for language learners and teachers. This month we are featuring the book, Videotelling: YouTube Stories for the Classroom. Jamie Keddie is…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 8, 2018

TESOL Webinars

Using Twitter to Teach English Language Learners, #TESOL Webinar Recording

Twitter is a famous social network with multimedia tools to express yourself in English. Twitter helps language learners enhance all 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) by exposing learners…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell December 30, 2017