Fun Esl Activities

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What outdoor activities can help to teach English? I would like to say that there are plenty of outdoor activities that are effective to teach English. However, many teachers prefer indoor activities rather than outdoor, as they think that it might distract the students. Nonetheless, outdoor activities can increase their motivation for learning. Also, it helps to decrease their stress level, as they do not have to stay in the classroom as usual. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Sarosh Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The teacher should take the students to park or garden, where they can absorb the freshness of the season and...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The following activities may be adapted for use as warmers, engage activities, structured practice or free practice style activities. They may also be adapted for level and age. The first one is really simple but can be one of the best activities to improve grammar. Some students even at the higher levels are lacking automatic habits, which are really important for grammatical skill. Basically this activity is a grammar drill and it is supposed to be used as a warmer or as an ice-breaker activity. The main objective is to help your students automate some grammatical skills. An example would be to use this activity to practice different forms of verbs, for example ‘do’ versus...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas When teaching young learners, it’s important not to spend too much time on any one activity as they can soon lose interest. It is also a good idea to have activities that give younger learners the chance to move about and use the boundless energy they have at that age. Below we present a list of short activities suitable for young and very young learners of English. This is a good activity for practicing time with small classes. Clear a space in the center of the classroom and have a student stand in front of the board with their back to the class, this person is the wolf and the rest of the class stand at the back of the room. For each turn, the class asks the wolf ‘What's the time, Mr. Wolf?’ and the wolf...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Activities 3. Types of ESL Activities 4. How ITTT Can Help Engaging ESL activities are an essential component of any successful English as a Second Language (ESL) program. These activities not only make learning fun and interactive but also help students improve their language skills in a practical and meaningful way. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we offer a wide range of resources and support to help ESL teachers create dynamic and engaging activities for their students. There are numerous benefits to incorporating engaging ESL activities into your lesson plans. First and foremost, these activities help to keep students motivated and interested in learning English. By making lessons interactive and fun, students are more likely to stay...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas You will find the web full of ideas for teaching vocabulary and, although most of them are undoubtedly good activities, some are only suited to a particular level. Here are some tried and tested activities that can be adapted to suit any level of student and a variety of class sizes. This is a great activity that can be used as a warm-up at the beginning of a class, or as a game at the end of a lesson. It’s suitable for any class size over 4 students and requires minimal preparation. Divide the class into two teams and have two chairs at the front of the class, set up to face away from the board. Have one student from each team come and sit in the chairs and tell them not to turn and look at the board. The premise...  [Read more]

TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]

Michela Coticone TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching a new language to children can come with many challenges because there is limited time and sometimes limited attention spans. To effectively teach a new language, children need to have a feeling of confidence in the fact that they can perform what they are being taught, and the element of having fun while learning. Children, just like adults, need repetition to effectively learn a task. Repetition Repetition alias Drilling: Is it an Effective Way to Remember Language Points? will allow a child to mentally prepare themselves for a task that will happen at a certain time of the day, therefore they can begin to anticipate what their...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Post-it notes are a great tool to incorporate into your English lessons and make them more fun for your students. Here are 7 simple but effective EFL activities with post-it notes your students will love! Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will share 5 fun activities that can help you to engage your students into an active conversation. All of the activities can be used as in-class as online. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article contains information on the importance of phonetics and phonology for better language learning abilities'...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Post-it notes are a great tool to incorporate into your English lessons and make them more fun for your students. Here are 7 simple but effective EFL activities with post-it notes your students will love! Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Interactive ESL English Lessons 3. Features of ITTT's ESL English Lessons 4. How to Get Started with ITTT's ESL English Lessons Are you looking to improve your English language skills in a fun and interactive way? Look no further than ITTT's ESL English lessons. Our interactive lessons are designed to help you learn English effectively and efficiently, whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills. With a focus on practical language use and real-world scenarios, our lessons will help you gain confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. There are numerous benefits to taking interactive ESL English lessons with ITTT. One of the key advantages is the interactive nature of the lessons, which keeps learners engaged...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out this post written by an ITTT alumni on the benefits of having good rapport with students. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The ESA methodology of teaching is one of the most used modern teaching methodologies today. When taking a TEFL course, you will encounter this method and learn how to incorporate it into your lesson planning. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching the passive voice in the ESL classroom to help your students navigate through this difficult part of English grammar. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. The Importance of Engaging ESL Lessons 3. Strategies for Creating Engaging ESL Lessons 4. Benefits of Engaging ESL Lessons Welcome to ITTT, the leading provider of TEFL and TESOL training. Our mission is to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge needed to create dynamic and effective ESL lessons. In this guide, we will explore the importance of engaging ESL lessons, strategies for creating them, and the benefits they bring to both teachers and students. Engaging ESL lessons are crucial for student learning and retention. When students are actively involved in the lesson, they are more likely to stay focused, participate, and absorb the material being taught. By incorporating interactive activities, games, and real-world examples, teachers can create a stimulating...  [Read more]

  The second conditional is used when speaking about dreams, fantasies and hypothetical situations. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the second conditional in an ESL setting. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. This unit was a great reminder about conditionals. I really liked the activity ideas in the unit, there were some great examples of activities that would be fun for students and help them learn conditionals and reported speech....  [Read more]

Anastasiya Akpinar Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas One of the most popular approaches to teaching is the ESA method. ✅ In this blog post, we will discover how to use the ESA teaching method for online English lessons. Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL expert shares several useful tips on creating the perfect introduction video for teaching English online platforms. ✅ Check it out and look for students online like a pro! Anastasiya Akpinar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas In this blog post on crucial teaching skills we will look at the specific skills of: Pronunciation, Grammar knowledge and Teaching methodology. Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Ice breakers as the name implies are activities (often games) used to introduce the teacher to the students, to each other and vice-verca. These activities allow the group to get to know each other in a friendly, fun atmosphere as we will describe. Ice breakers can be used for all levels of ESL student. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas Image by Alice Bolden via Writix Of all the language skills that are taught in the ESL classroom, teaching writing skills is often seen as one of the least popular. Some teachers consider these lessons to be a bit boring, hard to evaluate and somewhat limited in what you can incorporate into them. However, this doesn’t have to be the case as teaching writing skills to your ESL students can actually be interesting, fun and productive. Take a look at these ideas for spicing up your English writing skills lessons. One of the most common reasons why writing lessons are sometimes seen as boring is that many teachers stick to a traditional approach that rigidly focuses on structure, grammar, and punctuation. While these...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The present progressive is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes actions currently happening, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the present progressive for the ESL classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the some challenges students face while learning English as a second language. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Doing up lesson plans for my up and coming TEFL classes is something that I am quite excited about. I suppose it is because I see an opportunity for creativity and that gets my juices flowing. I love the engage, study and activate model that was taught to us, both in the TEFL course itself as well as in this course on teaching business English lessons to adults. I would like to share some ideas that I have reaped from this course on how I would prepare a lesson plan for the to engage, study and activate methodology. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Bonnie B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The engaging portion of the lesson is...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas One of our TEFL alumni has shared with us his tips when teaching one-on-one English lessons. Check them out in this post. Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas It is not unusual for some ESL teachers to shy away from certain kinds of lesson as they are unsure how to make them interesting and productive. One common lesson that teachers often struggle with is listening skills. Here we look at some great ways to improve listening skills lessons in the ESL classroom. Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas To provide a rounded English language education you need to cover all the different language skills equally. However,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL trainee shares their thoughts on phonetics and phonology as an integral part of the English language learning. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our graduate tells about some problems unmotivated students have in ESL learning. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate gives a piece of advice on teaching groups and individual students. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The simple past is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes past actions, it's quite...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL trainee shares their thoughts on phonetics and phonology as an integral part of the English language learning. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our graduate tells about some problems unmotivated students have in ESL learning. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate gives a piece of advice on teaching groups and individual students. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The simple past is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes past actions, it's quite...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas We all know what it’s like to teach a class with reluctant students who don’t want to talk. It’s like pulling teeth. However, with these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities, you can really get your students talking! For this activity, you simply use a tumbling block game such as Jenga and write 1 simple ice breaker question on each block. Before a student places a block on the stack, they must first answer the question on the block. This activity is especially great for small ESL classes or for small groups in a big class. Also Read: The 5 Best Ways To Build Rapport With Your TEFL Students First, take a few minutes to brainstorm characteristics a person might have. This could be something like “has flown in...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of ESL Courses for Kids 3. Why Choose ITTT for ESL Courses 4. How to Get Started with ITTT's ESL Courses Welcome to ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), your premier destination for ESL courses online for kids! Our specialized programs are designed to provide children with a fun and engaging learning experience while improving their English language skills. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to advance their proficiency, our expertly crafted curriculum caters to all levels. Join us on a journey of language exploration and educational growth with our interactive and dynamic online courses. Enrolling your child in ESL courses can offer a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond just language acquisition. Studies have shown that learning a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on group lessons and one-to-one classes. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on some challenges students face while learning English as a second language in Japan. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to restore your confidence if you lost your temper in front of the students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL students face the rules for the degrees of comparison early on in their English learning path. However, this topic may become daunting and lead to constant mistakes later on due to problems like confusing different degrees, doubling up, formulating unbalanced comparisons, etc. In this blog post, you will learn five easy steps you should take to teach this grammar point in your ESL classroom. Before you start digging deep, elicit some ideas of what adjectives are from your students. When you see they understand what adjectives are and don't confuse adjectives with other parts of speech, you can continue further. You need your ESL classroom to know two main functions of...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Shifting from a traditional classroom to a virtual setting can be daunting for teachers who do not have experience teaching online. This is especially the case if one has to keep young students engaged and motivated. What are the tricks to instill excitement and interest in preschoolers who do not have the intrinsic motivation to perform to achieve good grades? Their parents’ primary desire is for them to speak like the native and one day go off to an internationally renowned US university or work for a foreign company. Young students are motivated by something else- a desire to have fun in a welcoming environment. In the evolving ESL education market, the English teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Do parents actually influence on students' overall development? In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point and expresses their opinion towards family participation in the ESL education. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL expert shares an EFL lesson plan for teaching speaking skills. Get inspired or simply use this ready lesson with your advanced level students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL experts share three great online tools for ESL teachers. Create your own games and activities for teaching English online. ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate considers the most important teaching responsibilities. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Students need parental help but how should it be organized to achieve better results in education? Find out in this blog post. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas February is a great time to introduce Black History into your EFL classroom! Here are 5 Great Activities For Black History Month in the EFL Classroom. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management skills. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What motivates young students to learn a new language? That’s the question many teachers have when teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Many children learn English because their parents or teachers dictate it, not necessarily by choice. Additionally, often there is no immediate real-world application of English outside the classroom (Noamen, 2009). For many students, the thirty to sixty minutes in class may be the only language exposure they’ll have. It is therefore critical for ESL teachers to motivate students to learn English by creating a communicative learning environment where students engage in real language experiences and by utilizing a variety of fun and purposeful activities to get students...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The present progressive is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes actions currently happening, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the present progressive for the ESL classroom. Have your class make observations about what’s happening all around in the classroom and outside the windows. Make sure they students use the present progressive when describing what they see. Ask your students to write a letter to a parent, relative or friend describing their life as an ESL student. What are they doing to improve their English? What are they doing right now in class? Also read: 7 Activities for Teaching...  [Read more]