Cutting Edge Advanced Idioms Module 6-7
This worksheet could be used as a test or just as an ordinary practice worksheet on such idioms and phrases as: say what's on your mind; stop beating about the bush; take on board; go bankrupt; have...
View ArticleSong Worksheet: When I Was Your Man
Hello! You can use this song by Bruno Mars to teach different personal pronouns. http://www.metrolyrics.com/when-i-was-your-man-lyrics-bruno-mars.html
View ArticleA Definite Solution: 3 Rules for Clearing Up Definite/Indefinite Article...
A or the? The or some? Some or an? To put it simply, articles can be confusing. ESL students often find that choosing the correct article in a given sentence is difficult. Perhaps it’s because their...
View ArticleClassroom Functional Language Desktop Placemat
I photocopy and plastify, then, I put these placemats on students desk. They have basic sentences to use right in front of them all year. I often play games, wherein I incorporate the vocabulary on the...
View ArticlePractice Dialogue Cards
Converation cards for a pair activity. Student A and Student B read the pre-written dialogue. I have the whole class do this activity at the beginning of the class. It sets the mood for English in...
View ArticleCountable and Uncountable Nouns Worksheet
This is a a worksheet for revising countable and uncountable nouns. Recommended for elementary students who are asked to say if the nouns given are countable or uncountable, fill in the gaps with a, an...
View ArticleCooking Verbs Flashcards
This is a set of flashcards for teaching or revising cooking verbs. They are easily adaptable for any level or age and they can be used as games or to improve conversation.
View ArticleDescribing a Scene Worksheet
[There's a brief explanation at the top of the page followed by an activity in which students are asked to describe the scene using the clues given.
View ArticleSimple Past- Past Continuous
I used this worksheet with students who have shown a weakness in understanding the two tenses and were really confused when confronting them in activities. It proved to be very useful. It contains...
View ArticleEveryday Activities & the Clock
This handout concerns everyday activities and reading the time. It is prepared for the primary school. The learners have to fill the gaps with structures: I wake up, I go to schoo, I do the shopping, I...
View ArticleTeaching in Thailand: Do's and Don’ts
There are several things that you can either do or avoid doing in Thailand to make your entire experience a lot easier. Some things relate specifically to the classroom, whilst other things apply to...
View ArticleAnyone Can Teach? 3 Myths About Teaching [INFOGRAPHIC]
Check out our latest infographic - it's called "Anyone Can Teach? 3 Myths About Teaching". What do you think? Let us know in the comments below! Click on the image below to view the full-size...
View ArticleThe Final Destination: Preparing Students for TOEFL in Mexico
As an English teacher in México, you often encounter students who have studied English for many years either in school or having had private lessons. Many of them aspire to complete the Test of English...
View ArticleBeginner ESL Lesson: A Trip to the Grocery Store
A beginner lesson perfect for a class full of young, tactile-oriented learners who love to get up and move around. This lesson aims at teaching and developing proper question phrasing as well as...
View Article6 Tips for Finding a Teaching Job in Thailand
Thailand is a wonderful country in which to teach ESL. Whilst some schools not be the most organized, and you may not be told of events until the very last minute, friendly students, beautiful...
View ArticleGeorge Washington - Reading Comprehension
George Washington was born in February, 1732. He became the first president of the United States in 1789. This English handout is a reading comprehension about George Washington. Students read the text...
View ArticleJohn F. Kennedy - Reading Comprehension
John F. Kennedy was born in May, 1917. He was the 35th President of the United States. This English handout is a reading comprehension about John F. Kennedy. Students read the text and then answer the...
View ArticleCamouflage - Reading Comprehension
Is it a butterfly or a flower? Camouflage helps animals hide from their predators. This English reading comprehension includes some interesting facts about camouflage. Find out which animals use...
View ArticleWorms - Reading Comprehension
There are many different types of legless creatures we all know as worms, not just the ones we see in our garden. This English reading comprehension includes some interesting information about worms....
View ArticlePelican - Reading Comprehension
What do pelicans use their pouches for? How do young pelicans get their food? This English reading comprehension includes some interesting facts about pelicans. Students read the article and then...
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