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5 Things to Talk About in ESL Class
A. C. Kemp
Sometimes the biggest challenge in a speaking class is running out of things to talk about! This month, I’d like to share some ideas that get the conversation going. These activities are all appropriate for online or in-person classes.
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Tagged as classroom activities, speaking, speaking activities, teaching speaking
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4 Ways to Celebrate Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month: Start With Names
Judie Haynes
In 2016, the U.S. House of Representatives recognized April as the National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month. Bilingual and multilingual learners are one of the fastest growing student populations in U.S. schools. The number of English learners (ELs) grew 28.1% between … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activities, cultural resources, culture, multicultural, names, primary education
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6 Tips for Teaching Impromptu Speaking
A. C. Kemp
ELs are often called on to speak extemporaneously in content classes. They might be asked to outline a scientific process, explain a literary term, or compare two historical events. Having to speak without preparation can be stressful, even in your … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activities, classroom practice, speaking, speaking activities, speaking strategies, teaching speaking
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December Holidays: 5 Writing Activities
Betsy Gilliland
Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice, Christmas, Ōmisoka, New Year’s Eve…with abundant holidays and traditions involving food, gifts, and socialization, December offers teachers many opportunities to engage students in fun and reflective writing activities. As I wrote last month in my November post, … Continue reading
3 More Easy Improv Warm-ups for Speaking Classes
A. C. Kemp
Last month, I wrote about four simple, silly improv warmups to get students active and engaged. This month, I’d like to continue with three more: Diddy-Diddy-Dum, Energy Circle, and Five Things. All three games are low stakes and noncompetitive. There’s … Continue reading
6 Ways to Build Fluency in Second Language Writing
Betsy Gilliland
What Is Fluency in Writing? When asked what their goal is in learning a language, many learners say they want to be fluent in both speaking and writing. In everyday discussions, we often think of fluency as a reflection of … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic writing, classroom activities, ESL writing, fluency, second language writing, teaching writing
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Aligning Ice Breakers to Lesson Objectives: 5 Fun Activities
Andrew Wykretowicz
Those of us who have been teaching adult ESL classes for a long time know that starting the class on time is almost impossible. Our students have jobs, families, and other responsibilities, making it hard for some to be on … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activities, classroom games, ESL games, game-based learning, ice breaker, icebreakers, language games, warm-up activities
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7 Virtual and Face-to-Face Activities for the First Week of School
Judie Haynes
As we go back to school this fall, many teachers are faced with changing school policies because of the COVID-19 pandemic. School districts that originally planned to go back full time to their brick-and-mortar buildings may have to change their … Continue reading