Why this is everything you need for a great ESL summer lesson

let me tell you what you need for a great esl summer lesson

Wanna know how to teach a great ESL summer lesson? Because summer is almost upon us, and it’s a great topic to talk about with students. Summer is a wonderful time, with fun activities and possibly holidays, and students will always have something to say about it. I love hearing stories about beach outings, camping […]

Why board games for teaching are an amazing asset for your lessons

let me tell you 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. […]

9 awesome ways to use QR codes for the classroom

Here are 9 awesome ways to use QR codes for the classroom

Have you ever used QR codes for the classroom? I’m sure you’ve heard of QR codes, and you may have even scanned at least one in your life. But what if I told you they are wonderful to use in your lessons as well? Ever since Kristin from School and the City taught me how […]

How to combine games with learning in a fun and easy way

combining games with learning like doing board games about key concepts and vocabulary is great

Do you know how combining games with learning can benefit your teaching? Because it can, honestly! Games are fun, everyone knows it, so why not include them in your lessons if they can make those lessons even better than they already are? I will tell your exactly why I think you should absolutely consider it. […]

Top 5 Awesome Word Trainers

word trainers for vocabulary practice

Did you know that word trainers can help your students revise all the words they learned this year in a quick and fun way! Are you worried your students will forget all the vocabulary you taught them during the school year? These five word trainers are excellent for reviewing vocabulary and making sure students retain […]

Why this is my favorite strategy for teaching vocabulary the right way

Does your current strategy for teaching vocabulary consist of working your way through a textbook? Are you bored by teaching vocabulary this way? And my last question: are you wondering how exactly you should be teaching vocabulary? I’ve got you! I want to make vocabulary teaching fun and engaging for students while also upping the […]

Why games with vocabulary words are amazing tools for learning

games with vocabulary words

I’m about to tell you exactly why it’s awesome to use games with vocabulary words to reinforce learning. I love games for everything I teach, basically, but I love them for vocabulary the most. Learning new words is and should be a visual experience and games can really help with that. Besides that, games are […]