Tag Archives: ESL activities

11 Tips to Help ELs Avoid the Summer Slide

Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes

The summer slide is a well-documented phenomenon that refers to the loss of academic learning that many students experience during summer break. This loss is especially prevalent among children from low-income households because families cannot afford to send their children … Continue reading

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A Speaking Activity: Road Trip!

Alexandra Lowe
Alexandra Lowe

It’s the dog days of summer and, for lots of Americans, that means it’s time to jump in the car and head out of town.   In my classes, it’s an opportunity to help my students learn more about the different … Continue reading

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The Language Pill, Perpetual Toothbrushes, and Other Whimsical Inventions

Alexandra Lowe
Alexandra Lowe

Do you have certain communicative activities that you find work no matter what level you are teaching? Are there activities that you can always turn to when the energy in the classroom starts to flag? In this regard, I wanted … Continue reading

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