Adverb games are the best way to help your students learn while making your lesson memorable. Firstly, of course, you need to explain what an adverb is. What is an adverb? In short, an adverb “adds” information about what it describes. So, a verb explains what is done while an adverb of manner describes how …
The other day a colleague asked me about teaching phrasal verbs to her small class of 12-year-old students. I would like to share the following lesson plan with you. First though, if you are wondering why the post picture has men hiking in the mountains, you’ll find out later on! Grammar It’s personal, but I’m …
Easy, fun ESL writing game for grammar or vocabulary Here’s an easy ESL writing game for all ages; it’s great for grammar and spelling. And, it’s ideal for beginner to intermediate students learning English. Class size: This game is suitable for any number of pupils from only one to about thirty. You need some room …
Easy, fun, no-prep grammar game This brilliant grammar drill is one of the best speaking activities for beginners learning English. With classroom games like this one, your students will have fun & learn English fast! I hope you had a chance to try out Rhyming Challenge and Persuasion – two great games for intermediate to advanced students. Here now …
An ESL vocabulary and grammar game for large classes Here is a great game for large classes that I made up when responding to a teacher with 120 pupils in China! This game for large classes needs no space or materials aside from pencil and paper. You’ll find it in my book, 176 English Language …
Here are some fun ESL preposition games for young learners. These games come from this story kit, complete with lesson plans, flashcards, and songs for kids learning English. ESL preposition game 1 Introduce prepositions with objects and the body The best way to teach prepositions is by using the body to demonstrate them. Here are …
A verb to be lesson plan made of games Use this verb to be lesson plan for the present tense of ‘to be’ and professions vocabulary. This plan is adaptable for one-to-one and groups, whether lessons be online or face to face. Preparation Choose six professions that appeal to your pupils. You might prefer to …
A helpful present tense explanation from Andrew Rossiter, author of A Descriptive Grammar of English: Using the present tense in any language ought to be easy. After all, it’s the first tense we learn about, and it’s the tense we most often use because we use it to talk and write about things that are happening, …
Teaching teens English grammar can be challenging. This blog shows you how to motivate and engage secondary students learning English as a second language.
A fun speaking skills game to practise any vocabulary or grammar. Great to reinforce and revise vocab and language. Good for questions and short phrases.