Category Archives: ESL Activities

Motivating the Children’s First ESL Lesson of the Day

You are ready for them to begin their first lesson of the day. This is their best learning time. Continue reading

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Introducing Frequency or Mid-Sentence Adverbs

Adverbs tell us more about the verb – they refer to how often something happens. Continue reading

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Play and Win ESL Bingo Games

All students, young and old, love games and everyone, no matter where they live, loves to win! Continue reading

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Manor House Secrets Video – Part 2

Part 2 Manor House Secrets Video. First it was the disappearance of a valuable heirloom, but then – 2 murders! More mysteries! Continue reading

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Super Success with Children’s Bingo Games!

Try using ESL games. They make teaching English as a second language a lot more fun. Continue reading

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Games for Children’s First ESL Lessons

It is difficult to find activities other than songs, that keep children interested and participating. Continue reading

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Manor House Secrets Video – Part 1

When you look at an old English manor house, can you imagine how may secrets it might hold? This old house saw some sinister secrets that ended with murder.

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Vancouver’s Brockton Point Lighthouse

While teaching in different countries, we found students who learned to speak English simply by watching television. We are presenting some interesting and sometimes funny videos for ESL students to practice their listening comprehension skills. Vancouver’s Brockton point has a … Continue reading

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Types of English Second Language Activities for Active Children

This article suggests types of activities that will catch their interest and establish control and harmony within the room. Continue reading

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Ideas for Teaching Listening and Phonics to ESL Children

They’ll learn if they are enjoying themselves. This article offers ideas that can make phonics fun. Continue reading

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