By Carrie on October 10, 2008
The wedding is quickly approaching. With so much to do and so little time left, I’ve been hard-pressed to find time to blog. I’ve been trying to work ahead to get some posts ready for the seven weeks that we are on the road. Whenever people find out that I have a blog, the first question [...]
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By Carrie on August 17, 2008
Simple teaching tips that you can use in your ESL classroom.
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By Carrie on February 25, 2007
This is a great game to use as an ice-breaker and will also give you an opportunity to gauge your students’ ability. I usually use it with older students since it can be a challenge to get them talking. The spontaneous nature of this game forces students to think outside the box. Materials: A stopwatch Warm-Up: [...]
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By Carrie on February 15, 2007
This is a great activity for teaching idioms or learning dialogues. I use this racing game with my intermediate and advanced level students and it never fails to generate a lot of excitement in the classroom. I’ve also used it for basic questions and answers with my advanced beginners. Example: What’s your name? My name is…. Note: This game [...]
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By Carrie on February 13, 2007
SURVIVOR This is a fantastic game that students of all ages can enjoy. I use it primarily for reviewing new vocabulary, verb tenses, and grammar points. For vocabulary lessons: I introduce 6 – 10 new words to my beginner and intermediate classes. I usually give my advanced level classes 12 – 15 new words. After [...]
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By Carrie on February 12, 2007
Monday mornings are always a bit of a jolt back to reality. Luckily, my first class of the week is always pleasant. I’ve been teaching mini-classes for awhile now and I find myself looking forward to meeting up with Crystal and Albert every Monday morning. Albert and Crystal are both music students and have been dating for [...]
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By Carrie on January 23, 2007
1. Speak clearly, slowly and distinctly. 2. Manage your class effectively. It’s important to establish and enforce classroom rules, but remember that it’s also important to have fun with your students. If you’re having fun, they’re having fun. My students are much more responsive and willing to participate when they are having a little bit [...]
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