Hedging Language & Seeking Clarification in Our Arguments
December 29, 2015
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In argumentative essays, it is crucial to acknowledge both sides of the discussion; a nearly impossible feat without using hedging language. Here's an interactive way…
Read MoreTeaching Tips: Discussing Idioms in the Classroom
December 23, 2015
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Idioms can be difficult for ESL beginners to make sense of. Here are some examples and tips to get you started.
Read MoreUsing 5W/H Filter & Creating Longer, Better Conversations
November 25, 2015
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What is the 5W/H filter? Who can use this technique? Where can English students use the 5W/H filter in daily conversations? When can they use this method?…
Read MorePracticing Interview Skills, Staging a Mock Job Interview and Self Evaluation
November 20, 2015
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Finding work is not always an easy thing, particularly in an uncertain economy such as that of the United States. But how does one get a…
Read MoreHome vs. House: What does this mean?
November 4, 2015
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“No matter under what circumstances you leave it, home does not cease to be home. No matter how you lived there – well or…
Read MoreSearch and Share Speaking Activities Can Flip English Classrooms and Become Complete EFL Class Lessons
October 10, 2015
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“Education is a kind of continuing dialogue and a dialogue assumes, in the nature of the case, different points of view.” ~Robert Hutchins (1899-1977),…
Read MoreHow do you flip your English class? What homework activities do you use to spark lively small group discussions in class?
September 4, 2015
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How do you create lively small group discussions in your English class? What homework do you find most likely to spark student-led conversations? Are you…
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Teaching the difference between ‘make’ and ‘do’ for English Language Learners
June 25, 2015
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Sometimes we forget how much cultural information can be contained in short sayings and everyday idioms. Sometimes Americans will use the verb “make” in a…
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