Tag Archives: English as a Second Language

Stative and Dynamic Verb Activities

Stative and dynamic verbs can be confusing for ESL students. Verbs that come from the same root word can have two different meanings in some sentences, depending on how they are used. Help your English as a second language students understand the differences between these types of verbs by using these tips. Stative verbs describe […]

Class Warm Ups for English-as-a-Second-Language Students

English-as-a-second language, beginning of the class is a great way to start the class and get the students thinking about learning English. Many esl students come to your school from an atmosphere where Latin is not spoken. If you are like me – be careful in a foreign country for kids –

Free English as a Second Lanugage (ESL) Lesson Plans – Elementary School

Why spend hours clicking through the over 1,000 sites that are dedicated to Elementary School English as a Second Language (ESL) Lesson Plans? You waste valuable time perusing sites that don’t relate to your subject matter, whose material is sketchy at best, and where you cannot find a single resource to help you. Here we […]

Scattergories for English-As-A-Second-Language Students: Great Learning Game

This fun, free, easy-for-the-teacher English as a Second Language game is based on the classic game Scattergories, produced by Hasbro via the Milton Bradley Company. ESL students just love this fun and exciting game for the classroom. Suitable for a large or small class size, it really gets ESL students thinking about and having fun […]

Free English as a Second Language (ESL) Lesson Plans – High School

Why spend hours clicking through the over 1,000 sites that are dedicated to High School English as a Second Language (ESL) Lesson Plans? You waste valuable time perusing sites that don’t relate to your subject matter, whose material is sketchy at best, and where you cannot find a single resource to help you. Here we […]

English as a Second Language (ESL) in America

English as a second language (ESL) classes have been in public schools, officially, for several years now, and classes range from Pre-Kindergarten to High School. The reason for the class has mostly been due to the large influx of Mexican children in the United States. These children have typically proven to be quick and eager […]