Category: ESL Classroom Tips

Being a good teacher isn’t just about having the right lesson plan and teaching methods.  It’s also about building trust, rapport, and good communication with your students.  But it’s not just your students who you have to have a good relationship with.  Your co-teachers will be a big part of your day-to-day job.  They are…
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With the holiday season fast approaching, you could probably use some tips on what to teach in your ESL classroom over the coming week. In Taiwan, we are usually expected to work on Christmas Day, so finding ways to make lessons related to Christmas will help you keep the holiday spirit you were used to…
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Here are a few ideas for ESL icebreaker activities and games that you can use the next time you’re staring at a classroom full of new faces.

With the English language constantly growing in international importance, qualified teachers are needed to provide a balanced and comprehensive ESL education. Here are 10 tips for teaching in ESL classrooms around the world.

Teaching reading can be tough, especially if you’re a first-time teacher. Here are some quick and easy tips to consider when you’re planning your ESL reading assignments.

Teaching vocabulary in the ESL classroom is a challenge for many teachers. Here are some teaching tips and advice on why you should be recycling vocabulary lists regularly.

The classroom tips below are general in nature and are intended to be more of a navigational tool than anything else. As it is virtually impossible to account for every possible teaching style and method, think of these classroom tips for English teachers abroad as best practices.