How to make Boom learning cards in a quick and easy way
Wanna know how to make Boom learning cards to engage your students into learning? You’ve come to the right place. Making Boom cards is super easy and really fun and they can enhance your lessons in various ways. I use them all the time in all my five grade levels and they are great for […]
Why small group discussions are an excellent tool for classroom teaching
Wanna know why I absolutely love small group discussions? Because it’s a great way to get students talking in your language classroom! Small group discussion takes away the scary experience of speaking in front of a large group of fellow students. It also makes sure all students get a chance to talk, because there is […]
5 really cool websites for listening to practice English with your students
Are you forever looking for fun material for listening to practice English with your students and you don’t know what websites to use? I’m still always looking for new websites for listening practice in English, but the following ones are my favorites. They are great, no matter the level of proficiency of your students, and […]
Top 5 ways to use songs for listening practice in your lessons
Wanna know why you should really use songs for listening practice in your lessons? It’s because it’s a really fun way to learn a language, one students actually do all the time, and one that actually speaks to students’ interests. I think listening to English songs is a great way to learn more about the […]
How to make reading practice in English more fun with brochures
Are you wondering how to make reading practice in English more fun? Would you like some fun content to practice with? I love getting my students to read as much as possible, and I have some fun lesson ideas for using brochures for reading skills comprehension. Brochures are kind of old school, I know that, […]
Why board games for teaching are an amazing asset for your lessons
Have you ever used board games for teaching? If you haven’t, you are missing out! Board games are so much fun, they’re easy to organize, and they can help students learn or revise a range of topics. I started using board games for teaching a few years ago and I fell in love with it. […]
How to conduct fun listening practice English learners will benefit from
Is planning lessons for listening practice English learners will enjoy not your strong suit? Let me help you out, because I’ve come up with a structure to use in my listening skills lessons to make them engaging and active, fun, and very educational. And, not importantly, I will tell you how to integrate the other […]
Why these awesome activities make for great lessons for Easter
Wanna know what to do for your lessons for Easter? I won’t spend too long on them, but I always jump at the chance to discuss any holiday in my lessons. I love doing some reading and listening with my students to learn more about Easter and I want my students to learn and use […]
How to empower and enrich your grammar teaching with Bloom’s Taxonomy
Wanna know why teaching with Bloom’s Taxonomy is so great? Because it helps your students learn better, practice their skills in a cooler way, and gain a deeper understanding. I love varying up my lessons so that they do involve all the levels of learning. Having students do different activities just makes my teacher heart […]
How to best show students how an application letter is written
Looking for the best way to show students how an application letter is written? This is my favorite way! First I teach them what the format is and what the conventions are of application letters. Then I show them some sample letters so that they can get a feel for the format. Last, I ask […]