Paint the town red (Practicing (un)countable nouns and food vocabulary by planning a party)

Worksheet to practice (un) countable nouns with your ESL class

As the summer holidays approach, it’s time to inject some fun and excitement into the classroom before the students go off to relax. What better way to do this than by planning a party? This week, we will be diving into the world of party food in the first part of our three-part lesson series. We will be focusing on (un)countable nouns and creating a shopping list for our imaginary party. This lesson is designed specifically for primary school ESL students.

The cream of the crop (Focus on grammar & speaking using comparative and superlative adjectives)

Looking for a fun way to practice comparative and superlative adjectives with your ESL students? You’be come to the right place! The Showing Off game is a fantastic way to engage your students while reinforcing their understanding of adjectives.

Paint a clearer picture (Visualising grammar in your ESL class through art)

One idea to illustrate homophones

The Grammar Art Gallery activity is a creative way for ESL teachers to help students visualize and understand different language structures such as tenses or conditional clauses. By dividing the class into small groups and assigning each group a different grammar structure to focus on, students can use arts and crafts materials to create visual representations of sentences, phrases, or words containing the target language structure. This can include drawings, collages, or sculptures. In addition, there is free downloadable material for inspiration.

The proof is in the pudding (Developing writing skills by creating social media bios)

Have you ever imagined what it would be like if Robin Hood or Elvis Presley had social media profiles? Now is your chance to find out! Get ready to unleash your inner creativity with my downloadable content! Introducing VIPs (Very Important Profiles) – the ultimate activity for ESL students! 

Set the story straight (Storytelling activities)

Looking to enhance your English lesson plans and teaching speaking skills in the ESL classroom? Incorporating storytelling can be a fantastic way to engage students in a fun and interactive manner while promoting communication and creativity. Not only does storytelling encourage students to speak and share ideas, but it also improves memory retention and develops critical thinking skills. Keep reading for some creative ideas on incorporating storytelling into your lessons.

Change your tune (Using music in your English lessons)

Looking to jazz up your ESL classroom with some musical magic? Wondering how to boost your students’ listening skills with catchy tunes? Want to add a spark of fun and creativity to your English lessons?  Look into five creative ways to incorporate songs into your English lessons. These game-changing ideas first caught my attention during my CELTA course and the young learner’s extension program in the UK and Spain. Let’s explore the incredible impact of using songs in your ESL lesson for a dynamic learning experience!

Flip the script (Practising question structures)

Are you ready to “flip the script” in your ESL classroom? Let’s practice question structures in a fun and engaging way!Here’s how it works:

I’m all eyes and ears (A twist on using short videos in the ESL classroom)

Do you incorporate short videos into your English class? Looking to add a fun twist to your lesson? This activity requires a bit of preparation, but it’s worth it!

Jazz it up! (Using songs in the ESL classroom)

Looking to make language learning fun and engaging for your students? Want to boost their listening, speaking, and writing skills all in one activity? I’ve got the perfect idea for you!