Writing in English is complicated. The writing in emails is often formal and students may not know the simplest way to communicate what they want to say. Below is a […]
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Tool of the Month for Language Learners: Quill
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 Quill, a website that has free […]
6 Techniques that are Successful in English L 2 Writing Classrooms
Effective writing instruction in an English L2 classroom calls for techniques and methods that go beyond merely assigning essays and correcting grammar. Successful strategies empower students to develop not just […]
10 Resources to Celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry month. Poetry is a great way to help language learners dive deeper into the language. Language learners have to analyze metaphors, similes, and other figurative language. They […]
12 Resources to Celebrate Earth Hour
On March 25th begins Earth Hour. During this day, people around the world gather together to combat climate change and pollution. Your students can watch videos and learn about how […]
Tool of the Month for Language Learners: EduBuncee
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 the EduBuncee web tool and iOS app. […]
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 […]
Methods for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Here’s a breakdown of five common ESL teaching methods, with details and examples: Important Notes:
Learning with the News! 15 Resources, Web Tools, and Apps
One way to get students to enhance their English skills is by having them read or listen to current events. Several websites report the news at a level your language learners will […]
21 Web Sites and Apps with Engaging Writing Prompts
Journals and blogs are a great way to get students to practice writing consistently. Set a daily writing prompt and give your students about 5 minutes at the beginning of […]