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Stickers

For younger students, I believe this is the most tried and tested method of discipline. It's very simple. If your...

Kindergarten (Ages 5-6) All Levels
  (50 comments)
04/05/2010

Writing Names on the Board

I have no idea why this works, but it does. When a student acts out, write his name on the...

Kindergarten (Ages 5-6) All Levels
  (74 comments)
04/05/2010

Writing for Kindergarteners

Yes, it's possible. You can teach kindergarteners how to write. Though it can be a challenge, I always teach the...

Kindergarten (Ages 5-6) All Levels
  (12 comments)
04/05/2010

Step to the Front in Turns

For lower level classes with limited material, I like to have my students step to the front of the class...

Elementry School (Ages 6-11) Beginner
  (8 comments)
04/05/2010

Vocab Relay

The Vocab Relay game is quite simple. You'll need to break your class up into two groups. Each group will...

Elementry School (Ages 6-11) All Levels
  (68 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
  (8 comments)
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
  (12 comments)
04/05/2010

What Are Your Biggest Fears?

I like this topic, especially with older students. It gets them to think a little more than some of the...

Middle School (Ages 11-15) All Levels
  (11 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
  (11 comments)
04/05/2010

The Biggest Problem

What is the most important problem the World faces. How can you help solve it? How can your country contribute?

College Students (Ages 18+) Advanced
  (25 comments)
07/08/2010

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
  (59 comments)
06/17/2010

Keeping it Professional

This applies to teaching adults. I've taught quite a few privates over the years and the one piece of advice...

Adults All Levels
  (22 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
  (63 comments)
04/05/2010

Job Interview

When you get a new class or private, doing mock job interviews is a good way to kick off the...

Adults Advanced
  (15 comments)
04/05/2010

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
  (18 comments)
05/25/2010

Role Playing

With mid level students, getting them to role play in groups is a great exercise. Have your students get in...

All Ages Intermediate
  (14 comments)
05/27/2010

Music teacher/director

I have over 20 years teaching private music lessons. Individual and group. I make this available on my time from...

All Ages All Levels
  (8 comments)
04/07/2010

If You Could Study English in an English Speaking Country, Where Would You Go?

If you're from Canada, your students will respond with Canada. From the States? They will want to study in the...

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

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
  (36 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
  (23 comments)
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
  (17 comments)
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
  (78 comments)
04/05/2010

Group Presentations

I don't put groups together too often in my classes because it frequently leads to chaos. One exception I make...

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

Doing Your Prep at Home

***FOR NEW TEACHERS*** At my school, we have to show up one hour early for mandatory prep time. Some teachers...

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

Reading Out Loud, Correcting Pronunciation

Nothing too fancy...just a typical ESL reading exercise. Go around the room and have your students read a few sentences...

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