Shelley Vernon

ESL Multilevel Activities

Read this article for fun and easy ESL multilevel activities. In particular multilevel teaching ideas are looked at for buddy reading, peer editing and using an article on three different levels. For ESL teachers with large, multilevel classrooms, trying to make sure everyone's needs are met can be a challenge. Utilising multilevel ESL games and activities can lighten the load, as can grouping students of different levels... (posted by Shelley Vernon 1 year 181 days ago.)

A Look at the Possibilities of Role-Play and Drama for ESL

ESL role plays and skits are real and fun Many ESL teachers fear making plays and skits a part of their curriculum. Yet children absolutely love being given the chance to make-believe and indulge in pretend play, which motivates them a good deal more than reading textbooks! A fun and effective way to teach ESL children is to emphasize communication skills in the context of everyday life.... (posted by Shelley Vernon 2 years 83 days ago.)

Respect and ESL Classroom Management

Respect is a two way street A large part of ESL classroom management starts with respect; and that is a two-way street, where you respect EACH OTHER. Management of disrespectful children is difficult enough, let alone with a language barrier, but if you handle yourself with calm and authority you will be on the right road without having to resort to anger or harshness. Be consistent Enforcing the rules from the... (posted by Shelley Vernon 2 years 94 days ago.)

A Look at Teaching English Pronunciation to ESL Students

Many English teachers avoid teaching pronunciation, not because it is not necessary, but because they have little or no information on the subject. Proper pronunciation is essential when learning English as a second or foreign language however; the main goal is to be understood, after all, and if ship comes out as sheep, (or worse!) this purpose may be quickly defeated. Common pitfalls... (posted by Shelley Vernon 2 years 205 days ago.)

ESL Learning Styles, How to Implement Them and Have Fun

All ESL students do not learn the same way. The traditional classroom teaching techniques have been proven to leave a few students struggling with concepts, but do not fear; there is a simple, enjoyable solution. If you just educate yourself about the different types of ESL learning styles, you can make learning ESL easy and fun! Several models of ESL learning styles have been proposed and while... (posted by Shelley Vernon 3 years 320 days ago.)

Making ESL Learning Fun for Preschool Children

The right ESL pre-k teaching tools can make learning easier and more fun. Take, for example, the research work of Dr. Howard Gardner who came up with the theory of multiple intelligences. This essentially rules out the idea that the best way for children to learn is by sitting at a table doing "desk work". Instead, Gardner pinpoints different "intelligences" which are... (posted by Shelley Vernon 4 years 323 days ago.)