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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

TESOL Webinars

Using Siri and Google Assistant to Improve English Fluency, #TESOL Webinar Recording

Mobile devices now allow you to use voice commands to look up the definition and spellings of words. You simply say, "Hey Siri" or "Ok Google" to talk to your…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 12, 2018

Teach English with Technology

10 Websites for Teens and Adults to Improve Their English Daily

Our English language learners need to practice English continuously in different contexts with other speakers in order to attain fluency. We need to motivate our students to practice English outside of class.…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 24, 2017

Teach English with Technology

15 Web Tools and Apps with Whiteboards for Brainstorming and Drawing

Free web tools and apps engage language learners with collaborative drawing and brainstorming features. Your language learners can work in pairs or small groups to create mind maps about any…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 24, 2016

Teach English with Technology

12 Tools and Apps for Learning with QR Codes

QR codes (Quick Response bar codes) can be used to engage learners and enhance their English language skills. You need a scanner on a mobile device to scan these codes. QR…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 11, 2016

Teach English with Technology

15 Web Tools and Apps for Learning with Mind Maps

Creating mind maps and concept maps help language learners understand a topic and the language involved. Students take the key concepts and ideas and categorize them in boxes, nodes or…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 20, 2016

Teach English with Technology

9 Tools, Apps, and Programs for Creating Screencasts

Your language learners will have fun teaching their peers and others by creating a screencast. To create a screencast, learners use a web tool to record what is on the…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 30, 2016

Teach English with Technology

8 Sites to Find Readings for Teens and Adult Language Learners

With technology, language learners have the ability to Finding readings for language learners is easy when integrating technology. Websites and apps support language learners by coloring the words Below, we…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 25, 2016

Teach English with Technology

AI Comic Web Tools, Resources, and Apps for Student Learning

Incorporating comics into language learning can be a game-changer for TESOL teachers. Comics add a visual narrative that helps students grasp context, emotions, and cultural nuances, all while making learning…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 18, 2016

Teach English with Technology

9 Sites and Apps to Find Readings for Young Language Learners

Reading is difficult for young language learners who are still developing literacy skills in their native language. Luckily, teachers can use websites and mobile apps to find engaging reading materials…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 11, 2016

Teach English with Technology

Teaching English with YouTube: Top Video Tools and Lesson Plans for TESOL Teachers

In today’s digital age, YouTube and video-based learning have become essential resources for TESOL teachers. By incorporating videos into lessons, you can motivate language learners to practice English in an…

Shelly Sanchez Terrell February 8, 2016

American TESOL Institute

American TESOL Institute’s LMS: A Dynamic Fusion of Moodle, Synthesia, and AI

The American TESOL Institute's Learning Management System (LMS) is a cutting-edge platform designed to revolutionize the way aspiring English language educators learn and engage with course content. By seamlessly integrating…

tesol August 10, 2013

American TESOL Institute

Teaching and Learning English with Prosody: Unlocking the Melody of Language

Prosody—the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech—is a vital aspect of language that often goes unnoticed in traditional teaching methods. Yet, it is essential for conveying meaning, emotion, and nuance…

tesol September 27, 2012

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Learning English On-The-Go: How Your Smartphone Can Boost Language Skills

In today's busy world, finding time to learn a new language can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, smartphones and language learning apps have made the process more accessible and flexible. The concept…

tesol December 10, 2011