There are tons of uses for the passive voice. But rather than reading 30 pages on the matter or listen to a lecturer profess its values, students need...
Working in pairs is one of the most-loved set ups in the language classroom. However, without proper care and attention, these moments can crumble in...
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Some refuse to speak.Some prefer not to participate.Some turn red every time you mention their name.Some are perfectionists.Others stutter and struggl...
One of your biggest classroom allies is right in front of you: the whiteboard. With a healthy dose of teamwork, competition, and movement, these ten a...
This may seem like an easy topic. But don’t let the title fool you. Prepositions are a complex part of speech, and a teacher should have an arsenal of...
We all tell stories. But non-native speakers can feel inhibited by the fear of making grammatical mistakes and as a result compromise their storytelli...
Teaching: a constant balancing act between students’ needs, curricular requirements, greater institutional pressures, parents, career goals, and your ...
If you’re struggling with ideas to motivate a discouraged student or learner who can’t see the progress they’re making, we’ve got a few tips to share....
Preparing to study overseas is an exciting time for any student when expectations, questions, and nerves are at an all-time high. As their teacher, yo...
This lesson provides activities that help students express regrets, wishes, and complaints using “I wish,” and “If only”. This is important stuff—pro...
The new year has faded into just “the” year, marking and planning has taken its toll, there’s always something new to organize or plan, and burnout ha...
