The foundations of language learning are built upon grammar, vocabulary and conversation. In these articles, discover grammar guides, conversation starters and common idioms to help your students improve their English grammar, vocabulary and conversation skills!
As online ESL teachers, we all fall into the habit of starting our classes with “How are you?,” which gets tedious and boring. While this timeless question is polite and familiar, it often leads to short, unengaging answers like “I’m…
Last week, we explored nine common animal idioms in English that you can teach your ESL students. We covered expressions featuring animals like the dog, cat, pig, lion, elephant, monkey, snake, horse, and cow. This week, we’re back with nine…
Idioms are commonly used phrases that have meanings different from the literal definitions of the individual words. They have figurative meanings and must be understood culturally or contextually. There are many animal idioms in English that can be used to…
As an online ESL teacher, do you ever find teaching verb tenses to be dry and boring? Often, students simply recite the tenses or write them down, but it can be difficult for them to remember the words because they’re…
With Christmas just around the corner, bring some festive cheer to your online ESL classroom by incorporating Christmas-themed activities in your lessons this week! This will surely engage your students as well as provide them with cultural experiences and practical…
Bring some cozy vibes to your ESL classroom this winter by teaching your students seasonal idioms! Idiomatic expressions not only enrich their language skills but also deepen their comprehension of cultural nuances. Here are 12 winter-themed idioms to teach your…
As an online English teacher, there’s a wide array of topics you can discuss with your students to make the class more engaging as well as educational. The choice of discussion topic can greatly influence the dynamic and learning outcomes…
Summer is an exciting season filled with fun, relaxation, and social events. For online ESL teachers, it can also be an excellent opportunity to engage students with creative and interactive activities that keep the learning momentum going during summer vacation…
It goes without saying that literacy is one of the most important skills to possess in this day and age. Reading literacy isn’t just about decoding words, it is the foundation of a child’s future opportunities and social advancements. As…
Every student has experienced the dynamic environment of a market, where goods and services are bought and sold. In economics class, students learn about the different market structures that play a vital role in shaping economic activities and resource allocation…