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Favorite Edtech and ELT Posts for December

These are favorite ESL and Education Technology posts, infographics, videos, lesson plans, and research for December. In the comments feel free to share your favorite posts related to teaching English…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell December 26, 2016

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12 Websites and Resources to Check for and Learn about Plagiarism

My students turn in essays on a regular basis. Sometimes, they are tempted to cut corners or copy and paste information from various web sources, such as Wikipedia. They often…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell December 19, 2016

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Favorite Edtech and ELT Posts for November

These are favorite ESL and Education Technology posts, infographics, videos, lesson plans, and research for November. In the comments feel free to share your favorite posts related to teaching English…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 28, 2016

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11 Websites to Improve Your Students’ Essays

This year I teach reading and writing to college language learners. My language learners struggle to learn formatting, grammar, paragraph construction, research and flow. In their countries, writing a scholarly…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 21, 2016

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15 Game Sites that Encourage Literacy

Students enjoy playing digital games. Getting students to play online games can help them improve their reading, writing, and listening skills. Many online adventure games and quests have students read…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 14, 2016

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Favorite Edtech and ELT Posts for October

Each week we scour the internet to find great resources to share on our various social networks (@TESOL, @AmericanTESOL, and @ESLWebinars). Below, we are sharing our favorite ESL and Education…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 31, 2016

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Halloween Resources for Adolescents and Teens

At the end of October and the beginning of November, people around the world celebrate Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls’ Day, and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 10, 2016

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11 Websites for Children to Learn English by Singing

When teaching very young learners in Germany, I would have them listen to and sing English songs during each class. I created playlists for the children and would let the…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 3, 2016

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Favorite Edtech and ELT Posts for September

Each week we scour the internet to find great resources to share on our various social networks (@TESOL, @AmericanTESOL, and @ESLWebinars). Now, once a month we will share our favorite…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell September 26, 2016

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Ahoy Language Learners! Let’s Learn About Pirates

September 19th is International Pirate Day and you can get your language learners to practice talking like a pirate as well as other learning. Toddlers to teens enjoy learning about…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell September 19, 2016

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15 Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Part of language learning is learning about various cultures and traditions. Our language learners can learn about various nationalities who also speak English and live in English speaking countries. September…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell September 12, 2016

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9 Great Websites and Games for Sentence Practice

If your students are beginning writers of English, then you may have notice they need help with sentence construction. Adult language learners who have written academically in their native language…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell September 5, 2016

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14+ Open Access Online Research Journals for Language Teachers

Chances are you will need to conduct research at some point related to your instructional practice. Many databases with research can be costly. Fortunately, a few journals offer free access…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell August 29, 2016

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Visiting Krakow, Poland with Magdalena Dygala

This week we invited language teacher, Magdalena Dygala (@magdaspring), to introduce us to Radom, Poland. Shelly: Which landmark is a must for visitors? Magdalena Dygala: The Old Town in Krakow…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell August 24, 2016

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34 Websites to Find Lesson Plans for Your Language Learners

Lesson planning can be time-consuming. Fortunately, teachers do not have to come up with fresh ideas for every lesson. Many websites provide free quality lesson plans. You can find a lesson…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell August 8, 2016

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Web Resources and Activities to Learn About the Olympics

Your students have the opportunity to learn about sports, current events, and foreign policy while enjoying the Olympics. Your language learners have the opportunity to learn about different cultures and…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell August 1, 2016

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Visiting Giza, Egypt with Ayat Al-Tawel

Recently we invited language teacher, Ayat Al-Tawel (@ayatawel), to introduce us to Giza, Egypt. Shelly: Which landmark is a must for visitors? Ayat: It's a must to visit the Giza…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 6, 2016

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Visiting New Westminster, Canada with Nathan Hall

Recently we invited language teacher Nathan Hall (@nathanghall) to introduce us to New Westminster, BC, Canada. Shelly: Which events are a must for visitors? Nathan Hall: Stanley Park has to…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 1, 2016

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Visiting Athens, Greece with Anthippi Harou

This week we invited language teacher, Anthippi Harou (@AnthippiHarou), to introduce us to Athens, Greece. Shelly: Which events are a must for visitors? Anthippi Harou: There are many landmarks and…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 11, 2016

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Recommended Web Extensions for English Language Learners

Teach your students how to use a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) to empower their language learning. Extensions appear at the top of a browser usually to the right…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 9, 2016

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Tools and Apps for Creating Digital Storybooks

Language learners can show their creativity and learning by making a digital book. With web tools and apps, students can add multimedia, audio, video, and their own images to make…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 4, 2016

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Visiting Argentina with TESOL Teacher Fabiana Casella: Insights and Cultural Highlights

Argentina, known for its vibrant culture, scenic landscapes, and passionate communities, is a dream destination for English teachers and travelers alike. Recently, we invited Fabiana Casella, an esteemed language teacher…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 17, 2016

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Exploring Velika Gorica, Croatia, with Language Teacher Sanja Božinovic

Croatia is a stunning European country filled with historical landmarks, natural beauty, and a warm, welcoming culture. Recently, we had the opportunity to learn more about Velika Gorica, a charming…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 3, 2016