Using smartphones in the classroom isn't always a bad thing. There are several great ESL games and activities that utilise the smartphone.
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These are a few of my favourite things
All teachers have their go-to resources for the classroom. These are my favourite ESL coursebooks and activities for online and in-person classrooms.
Controlling an unruly classroom: How to manage the chaos and engage the learner, or die trying
Advice from a seasoned ESL teacher on controlling an unruly classroom: be flexible, engage and motivate, embrace the phone, and get the students moving!
The best TED Talks for the ESL classroom
Engage your learners with the best TED Talks in the ESL classroom for a more dynamic lesson and learn other tips for modern language learning.
Unsung heroes: Giving credit to the websites that saved my behind
An ESL teacher is only as good as their lessons. These three resources are my unsung heroes for ESL lesson planning.