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| Title | Age | Level | Rating | Date Posted |
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 04/05/2010 |
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