Teaching Resources
October is here, and so is the time for pumpkins, spooky monsters, sweet treats, and Halloween activities! Well, Halloween is not only a fun holiday, but also a great way to incorporate the culture of English-speaking countries into the ESL classroom, help your learners build their language skills, and give them a little spooky excitement too! So, are you ready to start your own Halloween adventure with your students? Read on to find practical teaching […]
Most languages may be many years old, but International Translation Day (30th September) is a newcomer in the calendar of world events. Originally set up in 1953, this annual celebration reminds us that foreign language learning and translation can make our world a better place! But do you know how to not get lost in translation? Are there any tips and tricks to help you during your English language learning journey? Words vs Meaning Translation […]
August is still here, but it will soon be school time again! So, you may be wondering how to help students see the future school year in a positive light. Well, the environment we create for our English language learners is as important as what we teach and the strategies we use. All recent studies indicate that high-quality classroom environments spur creativity and help students to feel more motivated to engage in the learning process. […]
Are you wondering how you can become the enthusiastic, inspirational and successful educator you’ve always wanted to be? We’ve got you covered! Read on to find out what it takes to become a great teacher… 1. Make Learning Fun Shake things up! Teaching doesn’t always mean that you have to explain vocabulary or grammatical concepts. Why not help your students experience something new and exciting? Everyone learns more effectively when they have fun because they […]
Holiday breaks are often much needed for many of us but it can be hard to return to work and study afterwards. Read on to learn how this post-break period can affect English learners and pick up some tips on how to motivate them after a long time out of the classroom. The Effects of Holidays Time off from studying represents a huge distraction for young and old alike. It’s normal that after a long […]
Students who are new to online learning may, at first, find this type of learning a little disorientating since they are used to a physical space and the physical presence of a teacher. Some may also make the mistake of thinking that online learning requires less of an effort but in fact it is quite difficult for students to motivate themselves to study at their own convenience. This can all be made a little easier […]
If you’re interested in teaching ESL abroad, there is a huge demand for ESL teachers all over the world. One of the key reasons for this is that the expat lifestyle appeals to many adventurers who want to experience living in a foreign country for a long period of time. Traditionally, arranging all the details to work and live in a foreign country is difficult, but teaching ESL streamlines the process to make it easy. […]
Why Teach Poetry? Poetry can really liven up the classroom and because of the wide variety of styles and topics, every student is bound to find a poem that they love. Poetry can also expose students to authentic English that is used in real life situations. Students can also see how words can be used freely and creatively which opens their minds up to the possibility of what they can do with the English they […]
Over the past year, the team at E-planet Educational Services have been working hard on developing new books and products to help both English language students and educators. Our new English Language Teaching (ELT) catalogue provides all the essential details regarding our current books, courses, and products but also information about some of our upcoming products. The catalogue provides everything needed to help you choose the right resources for teaching and learning English whether you […]
For today’s English lesson we’re going to look at transitive and intransitive verbs but before that can you answer this question? What’s the difference between these two sentences? I carry the bag. The dog barked. Of course, the meaning is completely different but concentrate on the grammar. How do the sentences differ grammatically? You’ll notice that the first sentence has the words “the bag” after it. The second sentence doesn’t have any words after the […]