[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 10 | June 20, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036] This webinar looks at learning beyond the classroom. We will focus on activities to encourage parents to become active participants…
[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 10 | June 20, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036]
It seemed boring and often pointless, and I figured there were better activities for my limited class time. But when I decided to give dictation a chance, I found out there are lots of ways to make it fun, interactive, and purposeful for ESL students. If you are a fan of dictation or are willing to give it a chance, here are some fun ways to incorporate it into your ESL class.
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[ELTWeekly Volume 8, Issue 10 | June 20, 2016 | ISSN 0975-3036]
People love movies. The movie business is proof that a good movie can make a huge impact on both society and individuals. That’s also true for your classroom. Movies can make learning great. I’m sure you’ve attended or taught classes that used movies as a reward, as a break from the daily grind. But what if you could show movies in class and still feel good about what your students were learning? You can. When you make a point of planning interactive, purposeful activities that tie into a movie, you don’t have to feel guilty about taking class time to do it. So what does an ESL teacher do with a movie in class? Here are some ideas you can use with any feature film of your choice. (more…)