Practical guides for ESL teachers, written from 20 years in the classroom. Pick what you are teaching today.

Speaking

Speaking activities, conversation practice, debates and role-plays.

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All Speaking guides, A to Z

Grammar

How to teach specific grammar points, with activities for each.

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All Grammar guides, A to Z

Vocabulary & Idioms

Vocabulary teaching and the English idioms series.

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All Vocabulary & Idioms guides, A to Z

Games & Warm-ups

Classroom games, warmers, fillers and no-prep activities.

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All Games & Warm-ups guides, A to Z

Classroom Management

Motivation, behaviour, mixed-ability classes and learners with specific needs.

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All Classroom Management guides, A to Z

Teaching Methods

Approaches and techniques: TBLT, TPR, scaffolding, CCQs, feedback and lesson planning.

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AI & Tech Tools

AI in the ESL classroom and honest reviews of tools like Wordwall, Blooket and Kahoot.

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All AI & Tech Tools guides, A to Z