wHAt is inClusIoN? Teaching Inclusion - What is it? Although there are a plethora of teaching styles, finding a teaching style that compliments the teacher is as equally worth noting. I am a firm believer that teaching is a “gift.” As such, it is how the gift is wrapped and…...
ESL Games for Kids Our Top 3
Teacher Resource: ESL Games from an SDE Teacher I am a firm believer that the amount of effort you put into teaching directly corresponds to how much your students will get out of your class. I believe by implementing ESL Games you will ensure that your students will have a…...
ESL Lessons For Beginners 10 Steps
ESL Lessons For Beginners. Since I’ve started observing Kindergarten teachers I have noticed patterns in the advice that I am giving. Therefore, I’m sure that other Kindergarten or early Primary teachers may also benefit. This structure does not have to be specific to Kindergarten, as it can be adapted for…...
ESL Teaching Burnout and How to Avoid It
Your first year or so as a TEFL teacher can be a very up and down experience. There can be a steep learning curve at the beginning, followed by a nice comfort zone, followed by (for some), a bit of burnout. Let's explain what burnout is first; then talk about…...
7 Tips ESL Teaching at a Language Center
ESL Teaching - Chinese Language Centres If you are considering to come teach in China, you may have stumbled across schools called "Language Centre's" or "Training Centres." Teaching at a centre like this would be a great start to your ESL Teaching career. These schools are established to provide additional…...
What’s so great about teaching kindergarten?
Teaching Kindergarten - Eager to please and easy to make happy It has been my experience that when teaching Kindergarten students, between the ages of three and six, they are really eager to please their teachers. This is especially true if they feel like their teacher knows how to motivate…...
Filler Activity For The ESL Classroom
Looking for a new ESL Activity? Look no further! You are ready to dismiss your students from class, but have a few minutes left. What can you do?! Try these activity fillers with your class! Twenty Questions Do you remember car trips as a child playing twenty questions in the…...
Alex in Lotusland – Reinvent Yourself & Redesign Your Life
Alex in Lotusland was nominated for the prestigious Webby Award - hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times. You can visit the website here: https://www.alexinlotusland.com/ A few years ago, Alex left his entire life behind to seek freedom, adventure, and happiness. And now, he's here to inspire travelers like…...
10 Best ESL Websites for Teachers
Are you a busy teacher looking for a quick lesson plan to put together? Are you a new teacher looking for first semester materials. Perhaps you are a seasoned teacher looking for new inspiration. It's our pleasure to share with you 10 Best ESL Websites. We will show you ten…...
10 Approaches to Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom
It’s Friday afternoon and the weekend is coming, but you’re overcome with feelings of dread. You can hear your nightmare class going nuts as make your way down the hallway. You consider Positive Reinforcement in Classroom. With no tests, no homework, and no grades, it can be a difficult task…...