ESL – Advice for ESL Teachers
Tips and tricks for ESL teachers and the ESL classroom, helpful classroom activities and lesson plans and practical advice on how to motivate your students to learn. Our ESL teacher articles are written by an experienced and professional ESL instructor, writer and editor who has been living and teaching abroad for well over a decade.
By Carrie on June 2, 2009
Every Thanksgiving, Tinity the turkey can hear strange noises coming from the big beautiful house next door. It sounds like there is a turkey screaming or crying. Finally, he asked his mother what the noise was.
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By Carrie on March 1, 2009
Writing Style: Descriptive Setting Meet the Author: Eva Fuh I am very excited today. Why? Because I am going to go to my aunt’s house. It’s called The White House Bakery. My memories of the bakery are from a long time ago, but I still remember the big, warm oven, mild-tasting milk in a white [...]
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By Carrie on February 4, 2009
Writing Style: Fantasy Story Student Guest Author: Doris Chang There is a peaceful beautiful place, where many different kinds of animals live. It’s called the “Fable Forest”. Franklin lives there. He is a very greedy fox. When the other animals need help, Franklin always says, “No!” One day, Franklin Fox was taking a [...]
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By Carrie on December 22, 2008
Writing Style: Fantasy Story Last night when Betty was sleeping she had a strange dream. When Betty woke up, there was something on her bed. It was very furry and pink. When Betty shook it, it moved. Betty was very scared, She shouted loudly. Then she looked at the pink bunny and screamed, “I dreamed [...]
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By Carrie on December 12, 2008
Writing Style: A Fable By: Hedy Chen The Peaceful Ocean has many fish. They are all very simple and keen. They are happy everyday because the Peaceful Ocean has had no wars since all the sharks moved out. One day, an octopus comes to the ocean. He is evil and talkative. He always says bad [...]
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By Carrie on November 30, 2008
Super Writer: Justin Chang Justin is my oldest student in two ways. He’s been with me from my very first class at Gram and in Taiwan and he’s also the eldest in our class. Justin is a quiet, serious student with a love for writing. He was in my conversation class for two years before I [...]
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By Carrie on November 20, 2008
Super Writer: Alexandria Lu Alexandria has been studying with me for two and a half years, but she has been a student at Gram for far longer. Alexandria is a very creative individual. She is passionate about learning, especially when it comes to English. Unlike most students I’ve met here, Alexandria isn’t afraid to ask [...]
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By Carrie on November 15, 2008
Writing Style: A Descriptive Paragraph by Oliver Wang My sister is cute but she is dangerous. If you met my sister for the first time, you would have to bring earplugs, because she shouts all the time. When you make her angry, she will shout at the top of her lungs and start beating you [...]
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By Carrie on October 12, 2008
Super Writer: Hedy Chen Hedy has only been studying with me since January, but she writes the most amazing stories. She’s a terrific student with a passion for writing, and she has the kindest heart. She’s always willing to help other students. She gives advice freely and is probably one of the best editors in [...]
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By Carrie on October 2, 2008
Teaching is an incredibly rewarding and satisfying experience most days, but these last two weeks in particular have been special ones for me. Several months ago, one of my students, Alexandria Lu, decided to start offering Chinese and English articles on her website. Most of the stories she has posted online are writing assignments [...]
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