Speaking and Icebreaker Activities
[+-] Speaking activities and icebreakers for individuals and pairs.
A wide selection of speaking activities that can be used as icebreakers or components of a speaking lesson. Some of the activities are specially designed for pair work.
Keywords: activities advanced beginner for teachers intermediate speaking
American English Idioms
[+-] Descriptions and explanations of some common American English Idioms.
Idioms are non-literal phrases or expressions, and as such can be very difficult to teach. Intermediate and advanced students are usually quite interested in learning the meaning and appropriate use of English expressions.
Keywords: advanced for students for teachers intermediate speaking writing
Finish the Sentence
[+-] Simple Speaking Activity Using Prompts
Students must finish sentences truthfully using
existing vocabulary as speaking practice.
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Fun Question Rounds for Children's English Classes
[+-] Beginner Question and Answer Activity
Activity to allow learners to vary the object of a
question and vary answers standard questions.
Designed to improve familiarity and practice patterns
while introducing new vocabulary.
Keywords: activities for teachers grammar listening speaking
Bringing Culture into the Classroom
[+-] Multi-Lesson General Guide for Cultural Lessons
A general outline for cultural lessons, that can be
fleshed out and tailored to individual circumstances.
Keywords: activities advanced for teachers lessons listening reading speaking theory writing
Free ESL Worksheets
[+-] Free, printable worksheets on a variety of topics.
Printable worksheets for colouring, introductions, phonics, vocabulary, and other topics.
Keywords: for students games intermediate online printable reading speaking theory
Basic English - Lessons for Beginners
[+-] 25 short lessons to teach some essential basics of English.
These short lessons can be built around or used as part of a longer lesson on a related topic. While labelled 'beginner', many are suitable even for intermediate level classes.
Keywords: activities for students games intermediate online printable reading speaking writing
Discussion Forums for ESL Learning
[+-] Report and Analysis of an ESL Discussion Forum Course
An extensive outline based around a previous
discussion forum, therefore including things to avoid
and areas to improve. Provides a framework for
creating one's own should the need arise.
Keywords: activities advanced for teachers lessons theory
Travel Advice Bureau
[+-] A Classroom Activity in Which Students Act as Travel Agents
Research activity using authentic materials and
resources to create targeted advertisements. Short
activity good for facilitating all language skills,
especially reading and writing.
Keywords: activities for teachers intermediate lessons online reading writing
ESL Media Lab Elementary Video Lessons
[+-] Video and slide show lessons for high-beginner level students.
Flash based video and slide show lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and other aspects of English, aimed at high-beginner level students.
Keywords: activities for students grammar intermediate lessons online reading speaking writing
