Genuinely Useful EFL/ESL Conversation Questions: No generic rubbish!
Looking for questions to use in English conversation classes? Look no further. While you can find longer lists elsewhere, this article gives you templates and structures that…
Actually Useful Ideas For Beginner Conversation in EFL/ESL
Teaching English conversation to beginners is a tricky business. If they can hardly speak the language, how on earth are you going to maintain an hour of…
Meaningful EFL/ESL Conversation Questions for Adult Learners
Have you ever searched for conversation questions to use in your adult English class and found endless lists of uninspiring, cookie-cutter questions? I certainly have. The problem…
Fun EFL/ESL Conversation With Kids: Questions & Ideas
Teaching English conversation classes with kids can be tricky. It’s not like adults, who have (mostly) developed good social skills and are motivated to speak. Often, children…
EFL/ESL Conversation Prompts For Intermediate Students: Boost confidence
Intermediate students always want to improve their speaking. And they need to! Many English teachers have classes with intermediate students to develop their fluency, but I feel…
Superb Conversation Prompts & Ideas For Advanced EFL/ESL
Okay, so you’re teaching advanced students in a conversation class. They’re really high level and just want to develop or maintain their speaking. What are you going…
Ultimate ESL Vocab Teaching Guide: Revolutionary system
Do you feel like your students always forget vocab you teach them? Have you found it difficult to get them engaged in learning new words? This is…
9 Steps to Making EFL/ESL Role Play Interesting
Role play is one of my favourite EFL/ESL learning methods. Around the world, teachers use it in their classes to improve speaking confidence and fluency. But it’s…
Teacher’s Guide to the Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE)
The Cambridge B2 First (formerly FCE) is one of the most prestigious and widely recognised English proficiency exams in the world. In Europe, especially, teenagers and adults…
Why is Vocabulary Important for Learners of English?
Vocabulary is fundamental to learning any language. Teachers around the world have known this for centuries and few language classes are free from the concept of word…
Teacher’s Guide: Cambridge B2 First Reading & Use of English
The Cambridge B2 First Reading and Use of English paper is notoriously challenging. It’s the part of the exam all my students dread. And from a teacher’s…
9 Fun Ways to Teach Vocabulary to EFL/ESL Students
Teaching vocab can be a drag. Word lists, weekly tests, repetitive flashcards… these old-fashioned methods are so boring! As EFL/ESL teachers, we can do a lot better….
What’s the Difference Between B2 First and TOEFL iBT?
Two of the most important English proficiency exams are the B2 First and the TOEFL iBT. EFL/ESL teachers and students should know the difference between them so…
Teacher’s Guide to the Cambridge B2 First Listening Exam
The Listening part of the Cambridge B2 First exam is relatively straightforward. There’s nothing tricky about the format, and there won’t be any surprises on the day…
B2 First vs IELTS: What’s the difference? Which is better?
The B2 First (formerly known as FCE) and IELTS are two of the most important English proficiency exams in the world. But did you know they’re both…
Is the B2 First (FCE) a Good Exam? All you need to know
The B2 First certificate from Cambridge English is a hugely valued and respected qualification in English proficiency for those who don’t have it as a first language….
Teacher’s Guide to the Cambridge B2 First Speaking Exam
For most EFL/ESL students, speaking exams are a terrifying prospect. It seems like so many things can go wrong and just the slightest mistake can make you…
Teacher’s Guide to the Cambridge B2 First Writing Exam
If you’re preparing students for the Cambridge B2 First (or First for Schools) exam, the writing part is super important. It’s the area where you can have…
5 Engaging EFL/ESL Role Play Activities for Adults (+ tips)
Role play with adults in EFL/ESL helps break confidence barriers and provides relevant ways to use English. Not only that, but it’s a lot of fun. It’s…
5 Exciting EFL/ESL Role Play Scenarios for Kids (+ tips)
Role-playing with kids in EFL/ESL is one of the most exciting activities you can do to encourage them to gain fluency in spoken English. I’ve used it…