5 Hands-on Christmas Activities

5 Hands-on Christmas Activities

The period leading up to Christmas is a great time to bring some festive joy, music and games into your classroom. It is also usually an incredibly busy time of the year, so to help you out, below are some fun, hands-on Christmas activities to try out in your...
Holiday Special: Fun Activities for the Holiday Season

Holiday Special: Fun Activities for the Holiday Season

It’s a fact that every child loves Christmas and New Year. This may be because everything is festive around this time of the year, but mostly because they get a ton of presents (which is becoming a cross-cultural phenomenon, too). Since the holiday season is upon us,...
Motivating Young Learners in ESL

Motivating Young Learners in ESL

Struggling to motivate your young learners in your ESL class? If so, read on for 10 tips on how to motivate your young learner students. Why Motivation is Important (for Young Learners Specifically)Teachers know that motivation in a class can make all the difference;...
Teaching Tips: Reducing Language 1 Interference

Teaching Tips: Reducing Language 1 Interference

Language 1 (L1) basically means your first language or mother tongue. When students are nattering away in their first language, it makes it difficult for them (and their classmates!) to concentrate on learning English. This isn’t such a problem if you teach in a...
Teaching Tips: Activities to Get Them Moving

Teaching Tips: Activities to Get Them Moving

Have students that can’t sit still? Well, don’t make them! Here are a few activities to add into your lessons to get students up out of their chairs, moving around, and having fun while they learn. Whether you want an engaging warmer or are looking for a...