Fun ESL first day of class games to play in class. These icebreakers are ideal for making introductions and helping students get to know each other.
This is a fun ESL activity for adults that is the perfect icebreaker for the first day of class. It’s an interesting way for adults to share what they’re nervous about with regards to studying English.See how to set-up and use this ESL icebreaker in your classes:...
When I need to add or change an activity from my school’s curriculum, I always turn to TeachThis. While our curriculum is usually very good, it sometimes doesn’t fit well with my students. With TeachThis, I can easily find activities that match my topic and level, and the resources ...
While not specifically an ESL activity, this ESL reading lesson plan template is extremely useful! You can use it to plan just about any lesson focused on reading, for any level or age of students. I first came across this style of lesson plan when doing the CELTA course, and I’ve ...
We’ve provided answers, but encourage students to tackle it with just the clues first. Ready to put those detective skills to the test? Einstein’s Riddle Worksheet 7. Cultural Dictionary In this activity, you ask students to write down one significant cultural item from their country. Encoura...
Icebreakers, Warmers & Fillers, Activities by Topic These activities can be used on the first day of class as icebreakers, as warmers and fillers, or they can be expanded and used as the main component of the lesson.
You can also do this activity on worksheets by having students identify the adverbs on it. Tell the students how many adverbs are on the worksheet, and make sure there are adjectives on it, too, to make the activity more challenging. The winner is the first student who identifies all of ...
Create a word wall for your ESL students with these school vocabulary cards or label essential objects throughout the classroom. These cards will serve as a great reference to vocabulary that is used everyday in the classroom. For a number of fun activities you can use these cards for, check...
Teacher writes on the board an activity like “brush your teeth.” S/He picks one student, they come to the front of the class. The teacher then shows the student a card with an adverb written on it, such as “slowly”. The chosen student then does the activity in the way of the...
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