How to Introduce Yourself. First lessons are the perfect opportunity to tell students a little bit about yourself and get to know something about them as well. Showing enthusiasm for your course will positively impact your students’ attitudes. busyteacher.org/4011-first-les…

Teach triumph rather than a catastrophe. Controversial topics make many teachers want to run away from the curriculum screaming. We've provided a list of classroom-friendly topics as well as strategies so that you can make controversial topics a triumph. busyteacher.org/4686-33-contro…

Get Your Act Together! Those who have been teaching for years may make the occasional blunder, too. Here are the 7 mistakes you’ll want to avoid if you wish to be taken seriously as a teacher. busyteacher.org/17296-7-mistak…

It's All Relative. Everyone needs to talk about family, and ESL students need to have the vocabulary and background to talk about their families as well. Use the activities to have them chat all about their relatives in no time! busyteacher.org/18124-how-to-t…

Getting Ready for the TOEFL. You can equip your students for success on their soon-to-be-timed writing exam in just a few simple steps. 6 Steps to Preparing for the Written Essay Portion. busyteacher.org/24016-timed-es…

Don't Do It! Teachers are the head of a classroom, and with that responsibility comes a certain amount of authority. All teachers have bad days and make mistakes. This list is to help you avoid those missteps and get you back on track if you slip. busyteacher.org/11032-10-thing…

10 September Themed Language Building Activities. Whether school starts in August or September, it marks the beginning of the semester, which is now back in full swing. Here are some activities for students to improve their English language abilities. busyteacher.org/19103-10-septe…

For those of us who teach students who hear and speak their native language all day, it’s a challenge. Here's how to get your students to speak less L1 in class. busyteacher.org/18854-get-stud…

Why You Should Use Music in the ESL Classroom? Music and language learning are related. Both are human communication through sound. If you haven’t tried using music in the classroom, you should. Here are some reasons why. busyteacher.org/14914-music-in…

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5 Activities to Help Your Students Describe Products. Incorporate these Ideas into your Description Lessons. Ok, so knowing how to describe product features is great, but we talk about features in the first place to understand what the product can do. busyteacher.org/17817-5-great-…

Students know very little about the spooky holiday at the end of October, and even fewer have been a part of Halloween celebrations. This collection of Halloween themed games will get your class in the trick or treat mood. Try them with your students..... busyteacher.org/17448-10-fun-h…

Get down to Business with these 4 Perfect Business Activities for Teaching Adjectives. These activities will enable students to practice adjectives in real-life business scenarios and give them language skills they can take directly to the boardroom. busyteacher.org/17692-business…

We compare adults and children, native speakers and internationals, northerners and southerners. Everyone is fair game when it comes to comparisons. The activities listed here focus on using comparative and superlative adjectives to talk about people. busyteacher.org/18231-using-co…

How Do You Do? Reading, writing, and arithmetic may be the foundations when it comes to education, but in ESL classes the foundations are nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Check Out These Inspiring Ideas for Adverb Practice. busyteacher.org/18053-how-to-t…

As Easy as ABC. Are you looking for some fun activities for practicing alphabetical order with your ESL class? Here are nine fun and active activities that give your students hands on practice putting words in order from A to Z. busyteacher.org/17036-teaching…

Are your students ready for a fun filled game style spelling review? Here are some ways to get their pulse quickening and the letters in the right order. busyteacher.org/17039-10-fun-e…

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Whether it’s fire fighters, grouches, or zombies, October offers plenty of inspiration for your ESL students to practice and perfect their English in creative ways. Get Inspired by These New October Activities for Your Lessons. busyteacher.org/19105-10-octob…

English language learners need to know how to report emergencies, no matter what their ability level. The following activities will help you teach your students how to report emergencies in English. busyteacher.org/17985-teaching…