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Knowledge Quiz

I do not normally like playing games in my classes, but something that I do often is knowledge quizzes. Set...

All Ages All Levels
  (1 comment)
05/25/2010

Choosing Textbooks for Privates

I teach a few privates here and there in Seoul, most of them being adult businessmen. They typically just want...

All Ages All Levels
  (2 comments)
04/05/2010

The Candy Bribe

The candy bribe is really a desperate technique. If you've lost all control of your classroom, buy a huge bag...

Elementry School (Ages 6-11) All Levels
  (1 comment)
04/05/2010

Can We Please Stop the Pizza Parties?

Spending a couple of years in Korean hagwons has exposed me to the harsh realities of the dreaded pizza party....

Elementry School (Ages 6-11) All Levels
  (3 comments)
04/05/2010

Who is Your National Hero?

Great topic for both teacher and student. It gives the children a chance to write about their hero in English,...

All Ages All Levels
  (3 comments)
04/05/2010

How is Education Different in Your Country Compared to "Country X"

This is an excellent research topic. Most students are very curious as to how children in other countries are educated....

All Ages All Levels
  (10 comments)
04/05/2010

What is Your Favorite Holiday?

It doesn't get more basis than this, but it's a time tested essay topic that works well for lower levels....

All Ages All Levels
  (8 comments)
04/05/2010

Selling a Product or Service

I've always found that having my Business English students practice selling some type of product or service is a good...

Adults Advanced
  (12 comments)
04/05/2010

How to Pick Up Privates in South Korea

*This relates to picking up privates in South Korea. Other countries may require a different strategy... *This strategy assumes you...

All Ages All Levels
  (9 comments)
04/05/2010

Write a Recipe to Your Favorite Dish

Not the most creative topic, but it allows your students the opportunity to write in a style they don't typically...

All Ages All Levels
  (2 comments)
04/05/2010

What is Your Favorite Season? Why? How Does it Compare to the Other Seasons?

Excellent topic when teaching compare and contrast. Have them choose a season, explain what they like about it, and compare...

All Ages All Levels
  (6 comments)
04/05/2010

Using Crossword Puzzles to Review the Past Tense with ESL Students

Need a quick review lesson at the beginning of a new term? Students generally protest reviewing a boring list of...

All Ages All Levels
  (7 comments)
10/06/2010

Making Biographies Fun

Aim The principle aim of Making Biographies Fun is to encourage ESL students to write about people without copying from...

All Ages All Levels
  (9 comments)
10/06/2010

On the Issue of Fluency Among ESL Learners

On the Issue of Fluency among ESL Learners by Michael M. Magbanua GE and ESL Instructor STI COLLEGE-Balagtas Have you...

Adults Advanced
  (7 comments)
06/17/2010

What Are Your Proudest Accomplishments?

Nice topic that allows your students to reflect on their lives. When I've used this in my classes, my students...

All Ages All Levels
  (2 comments)
04/05/2010

Around the Horn

One of the best ways to break the ice at the start of a new class is to go around...

All Ages All Levels
  (1 comment)
04/05/2010

Don't Use CDs for Listening!

Ok, this is more of a "what not to do." Do not use CDs in the classroom. Period! Even if...

All Ages All Levels
  (1 comment)
04/05/2010

TOEFL Writing Technique

***For TOEFL students - both in class/at home exercise*** If you're teaching TOEFL, you'll probably be dealing with the TOEFL...

All Ages Advanced
  (7 comments)
04/05/2010

Throw it in Reverse

This is really an idea to try with an older and more advanced class. I use this with my high...

High School (Ages 15-18) Advanced
  (2 comments)
04/05/2010

Learn the Native Tendencies

If you're working with students on pronunciation, it first helps to figure out why they're making the mistakes they're making....

All Ages All Levels
  (3 comments)
04/05/2010

Synonyms and Antonyms

With any vocabulary word you discuss in class, you should always teach your students synonyms and antonyms relevant to that...

All Ages All Levels
  (8 comments)
04/05/2010

If You Had 24 Hours to Live, What Would You Do?

Absolutely my favorite essay topic. I assign this at least once with every new class. You can not fathom the...

All Ages All Levels
  (13 comments)
04/05/2010

If You Could Be One Person for a Day, Who Would it Be?

I've found this to be a decent topic. The essays usually end up fairly interesting and most of my classes...

All Ages All Levels
  (4 comments)
04/05/2010

If You Were Stranded on an Island, and You Could Only Have 3 Things, What Would They Be?

I handed out this topic while teaching in Korea and the responses were hilarious. Good topic, kids love it...

All Ages All Levels
  (24 comments)
04/05/2010

Presentations with Open Discussions

I always have my students give presentations on a weekly basis. More often than not, I'll have them present an...

All Ages All Levels
  (1 comment)
04/05/2010
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