How to Teach ESL Speaking

Teaching ESL 101

Over at my new website, My Life! Teaching in a Korean University, there are some posts which you need to check out if you teach conversation or speaking classes. Kind of a “how to teach ESL speaking 101.”

Vocabulary Review Game for ESL Students– This is a fun game for kids as well as adults which works best in a smaller class of 12 or less. It’s possible to play with larger groups, but it will be far less student-centered. It requires very little in the way of prep, which is most definitely my style.

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Odd One Out Warm-Up Game– I always like to start my classes off with a warm-up and this is an easy one that the students seem to enjoy. It also requires almost no preparation time.

How to Begin a Conversation Class– Start your class off well by avoiding the blank stare of death, which is all too common in many Asian countries (especially Korea where I teach!).

Teaching our Students How to Ask Questions– Students are often very weak at asking questions. I explain why as well as give some advice about how to deal with this problem.

Tips for Teaching English– For the total newbie to teaching ESL or EFL to adults, but most of the advice is applicable to children as well.

The book you need to help you make your ESL Speaking or conversation classes as awesome as possible:

39 No-Prep/Low-Prep ESL Speaking Activities: For Teenagers and Adults