ESL Classroom Tips and Advice

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6 Ways to Improve Your Teacher Voice in an ESL Class

6 Ways to Improve Your Teacher Voice in an ESL Class

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Ways to Improve Your Teacher Voice in an ESL Class When teaching English as a Second Language, your voice is one of your most important classroom tools. The way you project, pace, and tone your voice can dramatically impact how students engage and respond. This guide covers practical, research-backed strategies to improve your “teacher [...]

10 Advanced Ways to Improve Second Language Listening Abilities

10 Advanced Ways to Improve Second Language Listening Abilities

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10 Advanced Ways to Improve Second Language Listening Abilities Learn tips and techniques for improving listening capabilities. Introduction When teaching in China, many students tend to struggle with listening activities, especially those that only involve audio with limited context. Having extra activities and techniques for improving listening can ensure your ESL learners can thrive [...]

6 Tips for Better ESL Teacher Observations

6 Tips for Better ESL Teacher Observations

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6 Tips for Teacher to Teacher Observations in the ESL Classroom Learn how to interact professionally during ESL lesson observations. Introduction Teacher observations are a cornerstone of professional growth in the ESL teaching world. Whether you are a fellow instructor or an ESL trainer, observing another teacher’s class can provide valuable insights into new [...]

Teaching Stress-Timed English to Chinese ESL Students

Teaching Stress-Timed English to Chinese ESL Students

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Teaching Stress-Timed English to Chinese ESL Students Advanced pronunciation and intonation techniques for Chinese ESL learners English teachers visiting China may notice their students struggling with stress-timed words and emphasis on proper vowels when speaking English. To sound more natural and reduce pronunciation errors, focusing on stress-timed English is an important part of the [...]

Classic Games for Teaching Young ESL Learners

Classic Games for Teaching Young ESL Learners

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Classic Games for Teaching Young ESL Learners Applying High-Engagement Learning, Humor, and Kinesthetic Activities in the Classroom When teaching beginner-level ESL students, especially young learners, high engagement is essential for building vocabulary and word recognition. Games provide critical context for new sounds and vocabulary, while also encouraging students to interact with English in fun, [...]

Classroom Games for Adult ESL Learners in China

Classroom Games for Adult ESL Learners in China

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Classroom Games for Adult ESL Learners in China Engaging ESL Activities That Boost Speaking, Listening, and Fluency Creating engaging and culturally appropriate classroom games for adult ESL learners in China can transform a quiet classroom into a learning space. Below is a selection of tried-and-true ESL games, as well as new activity ideas you [...]

Teaching ESL in China – Pronouncing the “L” Sound

Teaching ESL in China – Pronouncing the “L” Sound

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Teaching ESL in China – Pronouncing the "L" Sound When teaching ESL in China, pronunciation is one of the most common challenges, especially when it comes to sounds not found in Mandarin. One of the first hurdles Chinese ESL students face is learning to pronounce the "L" sound correctly, and distinguishing it from the [...]

Improve ESL Teaching Capabilities with Free ESL Certifications

Improve ESL Teaching Capabilities with Free ESL Certifications

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Improve ESL Teaching Capabilities with Free ESL Certifications Are you looking to become a better ESL teacher and learn new techniques in the ever-evolving education field? There are plenty of ways to grow professionally without spending a lot of money. Whether you're new to the field or looking to enhance your teaching toolkit, the [...]

Chinese-Centric Teaching Philosophies for an ESL Classroom

Chinese-Centric Teaching Philosophies for an ESL Classroom

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Chinese-Centric Teaching Philosophies for an ESL Classroom Teaching English in China requires more than just language knowledge and Western-style educational methodologies. It calls for an understanding of how Chinese students are taught and how they learn best. Chinese education is shaped by thousands of years of tradition, including Confucian values and a deep respect [...]

Ideas for Assigning Homework in a Chinese ESL Classroom

Ideas for Assigning Homework in a Chinese ESL Classroom

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Ideas for Assigning Homework in a Chinese ESL Classroom An interesting aspect of Chinese culture is rooted in homework. Generally speaking, most Chinese parents prefer to see their children doing some level of homework every evening. However, as professional educators, ESL teachers are often aware when homework is useful, excellent for reinforcement, burdensome, or [...]