Learn how to manage a differentiated ESL class using small group instruction, stations, and modified activities to meet students’ proficiency levels

Struggling to teach ESL students with different English proficiency levels in one classroom? Learn 10 practical strategies to differentiate material for beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners. From customizing reading texts to modifying assignments and tailoring speaking activities, these tips will keep all students engaged. Plus, join the waitlist for the upcoming ESL Teacher Membership for access to exclusive resources and lesson plans!

10 effective strategies to help middle school ESL students succeed in TELPAS and other language tests. From daily prompts to digital activities, these tips will boost their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Start now to give your students the confidence they need to pass the test and exit the ESL program. These practical, classroom-ready ideas will help your students reach their full potential.

Discover how the 'Holidays Around the World' project engages middle and high school students in exploring global cultures, enhancing research, writing, and presentation skills. Perfect for multicultural classrooms and ESL students, this three-week project fosters cultural appreciation and academic growth through hands-on learning.

If you're teaching ESL to middle schoolers, you know how important it is to make learning fun and engaging. That's why projects are such a great idea. They give students a chance to use their English skills in a real-world setting, while also exploring their interests and learning about different cultures. Here are a few project ideas that have worked well for me in the past. Each of these can be used in any multi-level class including those with different levels of English proficiency. I’ve used them in my 6th-grade multicultural studies class as well as my high school ESL classes.

As a teacher, finding time for everything can feel like a never-ending battle, right? From planning lessons and grading papers to meetings and helping students, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But, I have some tips that helped me free up my time this school year, and I'm sharing them with you in the hopes that they might help you too!

This blog post is meant to do just that. You’ll find 24 exciting activities to boost your ESL students’ reading comprehension that your students will love. The best part is that they won’t take too much time out of your day and can be used with any text, including fictional stories and informational text.

These strategies are the best ways to increase student engagement in the classroom. You as the teacher can establish an environment that encourages academic growth and develops a genuine love of learning in middle school and high school students. It’s important to remember that customizing these methods to meet the unique needs and preferences of your students can make a significant difference in student engagement and motivation levels throughout the school year. Besides, they’re good educational practices that make a huge impact on academic performance.

Socratic Seminars are amazing for ESL reading classes. They help students love learning, develop critical thinking skills, and confidently express themselves in English. Embrace the process, share your experiences, take this opportunity to create classrooms that are full of enriching discussions and learning.

Discover ten compelling ways to incorporate authentic writing opportunities into your secondary English classroom for ESL students. From pen pal exchanges to mock job applications, these practices foster real-life language application, encourage self-expression, and empower students with practical language skills, making the learning process engaging and meaningful.

Learn ten effective strategies tailored to ESL students, making language learning engaging and inclusive. From pre-teaching vocabulary to providing scaffolded assignments and promoting real-life language application, empower your students with a customized approach that fosters success and confidence in the English classroom.

Unlock the excitement of teaching paragraph writing to ESL students with five dynamic and interactive activities. From matching topic sentences to building paragraphs collaboratively, discover hands-on methods that engage students, reinforce structure, and make the learning process enjoyable and educational.

Empower ESL students with effective reading response strategies tailored to their language proficiency levels. Learn actionable approaches, from pre-teaching vocabulary to extensive modeling, ensuring comprehension and confidence in English Language Learners' written reflections.

Learning verb tenses and verb forms can be a whole lot of fun! In this blog post, we'll explore 10 engaging activities tailored for secondary ESL classrooms that will help your students grasp verb tenses, irregular verbs, and verb forms with ease.

Here’s a teaching strategy that can make a world of difference in your students' reading comprehension: questioning while reading. In this blog post, we'll explore why asking questions during reading is such a game-changer, break down the types of questions, and provide you with examples to promote deeper comprehension.

In this blog post, we're going to explore effective strategies to make teaching idioms and figurative language a breeze and a barrel of fun. No pun intended.

Great activities that will add a dash of adventure to your classroom without sacrificing your students' reading and critical thinking skills. If you've been looking for a way to break the routine and make learning more engaging and interactive, you're in for a treat.

In this blog post, you’ll explore how you can tailor your teaching to meet the unique needs of your EB students.

Students learning English as a second language benefit tremendously from pre-reading strategies, the use of visual aids, and other supplementary materials. In this blog post, you’ll find 6 ways you can help your Emergent Bilingual students succeed in comprehending grade-level material

As an ESL teacher, I've found that the key to making adjectives come alive for students is through hands-on and enjoyable experiences. In this blog post, I'm going to share 10 interactive activities that are sure to engage and educate your ESL students about adjectives.