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Best ESL Flashcards and ESL Worksheets - English is one of the most widely used languages in the world; it is very beneficial for people from non-English speaking countries to learn the language. With so much information available on the...
Bilingual vs. ESL and Bilingual vs. Dual Language - Teaching English to non-native speakers can be a complicated task, because different students have different levels of English language proficiency. Educators have come up with different English...
Creative Writing For the ESL Student - Creative Writing For the ESL Student Creative writing is a form of writing that expresses feelings and emotions or thoughts and ideas, in an imaginative way rather than just as a means of...
Elementary 1st Grade Vocabulary - There are five main components to reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. A student must master all five of these skills in order to be a...
English Games for Students and Teachers - English is the international language of business and culture in our day, and without a good command of its grammar and structure, it is hard to succeed in the world. Understanding spoken English...
Englishtown (Internet Worksheet) - Reproducible for Classroom Use Internet Worksheet: EF Englishtown Take a few minutes to scroll down the homepage. Take a look at the different...
ESL Conversation Question - ESL Conversation Practice Lessons - One of the most difficult tasks for ESL teachers is to teach students to converse meaningfully in English. ESL students have been speaking foreign languages for many years, and it may be difficult...
ESL Lesson Plans Online: ESL Lessons for Adults and Beginners - ESL teachers face a lot of challenges, and one of them is to make their lessons engaging to students. When they run out of interesting lesson ideas, they can take a look at some of the great...
Find Best Learn English Video - Learn English DVD - These days, there are many ways for people to learn English, and one of the most effective of them all is to watch a learn English video. When students watch a learn English DVD, they can learn...
Find Out If - Find out if someone in your class: has had a problem with the police has almost died has met a famous person has had a frightening experience on an airplane has had a...
Fine Clothing by Michele - These cards are to be used with this shopping trip activity . Cut into cards before you use this activity. a pair of jeans a shirt a pair...
Grammar Hunting: Resources for ESL Teachers and Students - Are you having trouble with grammar structures? Well, it can be quite tiresome to learn all about nouns, pronouns, prepositions, adverbs, adjectives, fragments, and the like. Yet, it's very...
Graphic Organizers Help ESL Students - Graphic organizers can be extremely helpful in teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) students. These learning tools are available in a variety of designs and can serve purposes in many...
Great Spanish Language Resources - Spanish is a widely spoken language which is why a lot of people choose to learn the language. With the improvement in technology, people don't have to attend regular classes to learn Spanish....
Green\\\'s Produce Market - These cards are to be used with this shopping trip activity . Cut into cards before you use this activity. a bell pepper pears oranges...
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Ideas for Using Authentic Texts with Low-level ESL Classes - Are you sick of using contrived reading texts and dialogues in your low-level classes? Don't be afraid to bring in authentic reading materials. On top of fostering practical skills, students get a...
Ideas for Using Matching Exercises - Matching activities are standard textbook fare. Not surprisingly, there are also a number of printable classroom handouts here at PartyLand that follow this format. Why not put a spin on this type...
Ideas for Using Scrambled Sentences - The No Prep Alternative --Print the page with the scrambled sentences, use sentences from your class's grammar book, or make up your own. Write the words for one sentence on the board in mixed-up...
Ideas for Using Vocabulary Cards - Activity 1 Activity: Word in the Hat Skills: Speaking, Listening Level: Intermediate-advanced Class Time: 60-90 minutes Materials: A hat and a one minute timer...
Language Resource: Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbal Usage - Language Resource: Nouns, Adjectives, and Verbal Usage Nouns, adjectives, and verbs are three examples of the parts of speech used to create a sentence. A noun is a word that represents a...
Learn a Language Online Fast - Learning a new language can be a fun and challenging endeavor. Today with the Internet virtually everyone can learn a language online. Perhaps you are planning on living in a foreign country,...
Learn English Online - Learn to Speak English Online - English is a universal language which is widely used in many countries. This is why many people want to learn English online. Learning a language is a very challenging task but it's really not as...
Learning English as a Second Language - Anyone who is thinking of moving to an English speaking country will clearly be anxious to learn the language, so they can integrate themselves easily. Learning English as a second language opens...
Learning Spanish Online: Learn to Speak Spanish Fast - Spanish is starting to become the fastest growing language in the United States and the second most important language. Spanish is also gaining more importance in the business world. Learning...
Lessons: Class Discussion - Dating and Relationships How are men and women different? How are men and women in the United States different from men and women in your country? How old were you when you went on...
Maxine\'s Cafe - These cards are to be used with this shopping trip activity . Cut into cards before you use this activity. a hamburger a sandwich a piece...
meet the hostess - Karin's ESL PartyLand Meet the Hostess Welcome to the party! Come on in and make yourself at home. There are drinks in the kitchen and lots of great people to talk to. My...
Origins of the English Language - There are approximately 7 billion people in the world and around 400 million speak English as their native tongue. Between 1.5 and 2 billion people have at least a slight competence in the...
Resource Guide to English as a Second Language - English is known as the international language and is spoken worldwide. It is almost accepted that everyone should learn to speak English as it is a tool that is used to bridge international...
Strategies for Teaching ESL Student - ESL Students in the Classroom - Teaching students who have a limited understanding of the English language can be a daunting task. Since ESL students speak a different language at home, some of them do not know the meanings of...
The Home and Office Shop - These cards are to be used with this shopping trip activity . Cut into cards before you use this activity. a floppy disk a pair of scissors...
The Value of Learning a Second Language - Learning a second language can benefit a person in a number of ways. For instance, a person discovers the tradition and customs of a different culture. In addition, a student of a second language...
The Very Best Way to Learn Spanish Online - Spanish is known to be one of the easiest languages to learn as it’s quite similar to English. It’s also quite popular due to its growing presence in the United States and the business...
Tips for Teaching ESL to Adults - Tips for Teaching ESL to Adults Education, employment, recreation, and leisure have all gone global. People of different nationalities, in an attempt to seek greener pastures, now seek...
Tongue Twisters - What is a Tongue Twister? How are they used? Tongue twisters are sentences containing alliteration. Alliteration refers to the same phonetic sound repeated at the beginning of each word, for...
Watching Movie Previews - Today, we are going to watch some movie previews. As you listen to each preview, take notes on the following information: Preview #1 Title: Genre: Characters: Setting:...
What Are You An Expert On? - Are you a Jack of all trades? List five of your interests/hobbies below: Now, choose three of your five interests. You will be our...
Which is the best way to Learn English as a Second Language? - There are many different reasons for people to learn English as a second language, including business advancements and personal communication. Regardless of the reason, it is important to know and...
Why Learn English as a Second Language - Learning a new language is often begun at a young age and, in some schools, is continued throughout a person's education. While it may be easier to learn and retain a second language at a younger...

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