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It's easy to settle into a comfortable way of speaking or writing by using the same words or expressions over and over again.  While this in natural, in the classroom we want learners to expand their vocabulary.  One way to do this is by restricting some of those commonly-used words.I do this with a ... Read more

Like many grammar topics, passive voice can be tricky for students.  The application is not always clear to students, and the structure is a little different than what they're used to.  Even students that understand the general concept might not know how to change a sentence from active voice to pas ... Read more

Our team at Chasing Time English has created an original drama series specifically for English language learners.Fortune is a six-part detective drama that has modified language for viewers at two proficiency levels: A2 (Fortune Blue) and B2 (Fortune Gold)The series is FREE to view on our YouTube ch ... Read more

It is suggested that the pictures should be laminated for durability.  Photographs have been used so that items can be easily identified.  The vocabulary covered - Kitchen:  fridge, bowl, sink, kettle. pot or pan, table, egg, plate, cooker, washing machine  Sitting Room:  clock, television, rug or m ... Read more

Hey everyone,Are you looking for some classroom games for you kids' classes?Take a look at these blog posts!:-)https://grulanguages.com/blogs/news/top-5-esl-vocabulary-gameshttps://grulanguages.com/blogs/news/top-3-esl-grammar-gameshttps://grulanguages.com/blogs/news/top-5-warmer-cooler-and-filler-g ... Read more

We live in a politically correct world, for the most part. There are words and stereotypes that were commonly used half a century ago that we wouldn’t stand for now. We work hard to make sure that no-one feels their experiences or opinions are worth less than that of an other’s. We still have a way ... Read more

Discussions to help your students with their fluency in speaking.  Fun, interesting and made for B1, B2, C1 & C2.  For use with your interactive whiteboard or for students to use on their phone or tablet.A plethora of good quality Pictures, Vocabulary and Grammar for adults and teenagers. http:/ ... Read more

Engaging you students so they actively want to learn and stay focused is one of your most valuable skills as an ESL teacher. Games, quizzes, puzzles and other activities help them learn without realising they are learning. While questions, conversation topics and fun sa ... Read more

Win 1 of 5 Fiction Express Bundles for your class!ENTER HEREThe bundle consists of five books for a range of levels and access to one story cycle which lasts for one half-term on our innovative reading platform. All you have to do to enter is answer the super simple question below.For an extra entry ... Read more

As an ESL teacher finding great resources and teaching aids can be an absolute life saver. Your role as educator is simplified with easy to understand references and examples helping cut your workload in half. As we know not all students learn the same way or at the sam ... Read more

One of the most common challenges that we can face as teachers, is adapting our classes to different kinds of groups. Take for example different age groups. Even if they have similar ability and knowledge, teaching a group of kids is normally very different to teaching a group of adult learners – le ... Read more

Films are a wonderful supplementary tool when you are learning a foreign language, so it’s great to bear this in mind as a language teacher. Whether you’ve been teaching English for years or you’re studying a CELTA course in London and about to prepare your first class, think about incorporating a r ... Read more

Over the decades there has been considerable talk and research related to different styles of learning. For years, people were thought to each have a specific style of learning that worked best for them. Now researchers believe that it may be more complicated than simply breaking down learning style ... Read more

I have just started a new YouTube channel where I give a grammar lesson, and then use real English conversations to show how the lesson works in real life. Please subscribe if you think this may be helpful! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAvxFZ5O4XQns7af8_kXJg?view_as=subscriber ... Read more

English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers often have difficulty matching the complexity of fiction texts with students' reading levels. Texts that seem appropriate for students of a given level can turn out to be too difficult. Furthermore, it is difficult to choose a series of texts that represen ... Read more

A 16-Rule Guide to teaching word stress. This is a short course about the basics for teaching Word Stress to your ESL students. The intention of this course is to add to your lifelong learning goals, professional development, and teaching repertoire. This is not a long-winded course, it's quite succ ... Read more

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This is a short text about two friends and what they do every day.Read the text and answer the WH questions. ... Read more