Age Level: 19-32 Ability Level: Level 2A (First half of level 2) Type of Lesson: Review of Previous Lesson Objectives- By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Define and provide examples of nouns Identify various objects (e.g., door, ceiling, desk) Recognize mistakes in identification Express that something is different Use correct […]
Nouns Lesson Plan
Age Level: 19-32 Ability Level: Level 2A (First half of level 2) Type of Lesson: New Objectives- By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Define and provide examples of nouns Identify various objects (e.g., door, ceiling, desk) Use correct pronunciation when defining nouns Use listening skills and subtle clues to solve […]
Various forms of TESOL
The Audio-lingual Method This method arose as a result for the need of foreign language proficiently in both listening and speaking skills directly following the Second World War. This approach is closely linked with the psychological movement of behaviorism and thus, has as its main focal points, drilling, repetition and habit-formation. Lessons under the ALM […]
What are Psycholinguistics, Bilingualism and Sociolinguistics?
Psycholinguistics (sometimes referred to as the psychology of language) refers to the study of the neurobiological and psychological factors that enable human beings to comprehend, acquire and produce language. Stemming from this field of linguistics, areas such as biology, neurobiology and cognitive science are used to examine how the brain processes language. Moreover, psycholinguistics focuses […]
Tips and activities for teaching writing
Writing is perhaps the most difficult and tedious areas of the communicative approach to teach for several reasons. I have sat home thinking about what tools or materials I could use to facilitate learning for a writing class. Some materials I have used were effective, while others were far too complex; but then again, what […]
Pronunciation and Sounds
Pronunciation refers to the perception and production of the significant sounds of a target language (or any language, in fact) in order to achieve meaning within the context of language use (Seidlhofer 56). To put is more simply, pronunciation is defined as the particular sounds we use in order to derive meaning (AMEP 1). Pronunciation […]
Bingo Icebreaker
This ice breaker has been designed to accommodate students of a level 2 or 3—those who already possess English skills, though you, the teacher, can modify it to fit any skill level. Even though this activity is intended to be an ice- breaker, it nonetheless embodies key elements of grammar (e.g. has + past participial; […]
The Supernatural
What supernatural things do you believe in (ghosts, ESP, fortune tellers, etc.)? Do you think science will ever prove any supernatural beliefs? What supernatural beliefs are unique to your culture? What are some of the scariest supernatural movies? What supernatural thing do you fear? Why do so many people believe in supernatural things that can’t […]
Camping
Camping is a topic that brings out strong opinions and great stories. These questions range from practical gear and food talk to bigger discussions about connecting with nature and environmental responsibility. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the bottom of the page. […]
Shopping
Everyone shops, which makes this topic easy to jump into at any level. These questions cover everything from simple preferences to bigger debates about consumer culture and how shopping has changed in the digital age. Questions are organized by level from beginner to advanced. A printable PDF of all the questions is available at the […]