Approaching Writing Skills through Fairy Tales
[+-] Fairy Tales as an ESL Exercise
The why, which and how of fairy tale use in the ESL
classroom. Usable as a smaller scale activity or
extended project.
Keywords: activities for teachers intermediate lessons listening reading speaking theory writing
Grammar Quizzes and Tests
[+-] Quizzes and Tests on common grammar structures.
Quizzes and Tests on English grammar. Most are labelled with the appropriate level, but care should be taken to ensure the quiz or test is geared toward the correct level of competancy for your class.
Keywords: for students for teachers games lessons printable reading speaking writing
Using Personal Photographs to Spark Narrative Writing
[+-] Discussion Oriented Around Personal Photos
A step-by-step outline of how to incorporate photos
into a class discussion. Utilizes writing, speaking,
listening, and likely can be used to introduce new
vocabulary.
Keywords: activities for teachers intermediate lessons listening speaking writing
Language Arts Lesson Plans
[+-] Lesson plans for grades K through 12, focusing on language arts.
Although not designed for ESL students, these lessons can be adapted for ESL classes. The site also contains sub-categories for Grammar, Reading and Writing, and Spelling and Vocabulary.
Keywords: advanced beginner for teachers grammar intermediate lessons listening reading speaking writing
English Pronunciation
[+-] Videos and audio demonstrations of proper English
pronunciation.
A collection of video and audio files to practice
common English pronunciation and differentiation of
commonly confused sounds. Audio files are in mp3
format; videos are in Apple QuickTime format.
Keywords: activities advanced beginner for students for teachers intermediate listening online speaking
Breaking News English
[+-] News-Based Activities
With a variety of articles every week tailored to various
skill levels, this site offers prepared lessons with a
number of activities centered around news articles.
Keywords: activities advanced for students for teachers grammar intermediate lessons listening online printable reading speaking theory writing
ESL Lesson Plans and Worksheets for Teachers
[+-] Many ESL lessons and activities broken down by level.
This site contains links to downloadable and printable worksheets in PDF format. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) to view PDFs.
Keywords: activities for students for teachers games intermediate lessons online printable reading speaking theory writing
The Grammar Slammer
[+-] Grammar checking software and tips to improve grammar.
This resource is helpful for ESL teachers and more advanced students. It can help identify common errors as well as give some explanations of the rules in play.
Keywords: advanced grammar intermediate writing
Teach Students to Interact, Not Just Talk
[+-] Techniques and Activity Ideas for Promoting Speaking in Class
As the title implies, this provides some ideas to
help encourage students to actively participate when
speaking is a goal in the classroom.
Keywords: activities for teachers speaking theory
A Story-Telling and Re-Telling Activity
[+-] Story-Based ESL Practice Activity
Using story-telling to drive creative discussion.
Through telling and re-telling a story, students are
driven to use English in creative ways.
Keywords: activities advanced for teachers intermediate lessons listening reading speaking writing
