Banish the banality of basic vocabulary drills! Unleash your inner linguistic jester and embark on a whimsical journey through the wondrous world of words. We present eight unconventional, yet undeniably […]
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8 Best Ways to Teach Vocabulary for ESL Learners
Effective vocabulary instruction goes beyond memorizing definitions. ESL teachers must facilitate meaningful interactions that allow students to internalize and actively use new words. Here are 8 excellent classroom-ready approaches: Here […]
Vocabulary: The Building Blocks of Language
Introducing new vocabulary in the ESL classroom isn’t just about definitions and memorization. It’s about fostering an engaging and multi-faceted exploration of words that empowers learners to expand their expressive […]
8 Online Visual Dictionaries for Children and Adolescents
Research shows that visuals help language learners with comprehension and fluency. This is why it is important to have picture dictionaries available for students to quickly reference. If you can’t […]
5 Online Visual Thesauruses for English Learners
With online tools language learners are able to visualize and build vocabulary. One of the most engaging ways to build vocabulary is by looking up words in an online visual […]
Helping Language Learners Build Vocabulary, American #TESOL Webinar
The more words our language learners know, the easier it is for them to express themselves in English. Many language learners try to memorize long lists of words. We need […]
Infographic: How to Teach Context Clues by Tan Huynh
To enhance the reading skills of yours English language learners teach context clues. Context clues not only will help English language learners derive meaning from reading texts, but will also […]
Tool of the Month for Language Learners: Kudos Reading
Welcome to a new series where we feature our favorite free web tools and apps for language learners and teachers. This month we are highlighting KudosReading, which is a site […]
12 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 […]
18 Word Cloud Web Tools and Resources for Student Learning
Ever see random words placed in a cloud? These are word clouds and they provide tons of opportunities for language learners to engage with any topic. Word clouds can be […]