Introducing Glogster – Learning via Interactive Poster

Introducing Glogster – Learning via Interactive Poster

First of all, it’s not related to Google or even Friendster! Glogster (http://www.glogster.com/edu) is a great e-learning tool site, which allow students to creatively incorporate various resources like pictures, audios and videos to form an interactive poster. According to the site, a ‘glog’ is defined as an online poster web page. It’s has been [...]

So You Think You Can Teach ESL?

So You Think You Can Teach ESL?

Many students are taking up TESL courses or degree programmes in both private and public universities mainly thinking of securing a good job as an English language teacher or lecturer in the future. However, surprisingly, a majority of the students were not aware of the difference between pursuing a TESL programme and studying an English [...]

Useful Websites on Teaching ESL Writing

Useful Websites on Teaching ESL Writing

Occasionally, ESL teachers would spend considerable time browsing through the internet, hunting for materials or worksheets for their classes. Some would spend hours digging for materials but to no avail. Here are some useful websites that might just help you out.

Teaching English through Drama in Malaysian ESL Classrooms

Teaching English through Drama in Malaysian ESL Classrooms

We all know that drama has been included in the list of literary texts for the new KBSM literature component. However, to most ESL (English as a second language) teachers in Malaysia, it is a new learning curve since not everyone is exposed to the genre during their training or studying years. Fear not, [...]

Lesson Plan: Teaching Argumentative Essay

Lesson Plan: Teaching Argumentative Essay

A Form 4 lesson plan on the the teaching of argumentative essay. It gives ideas to teachers on how to use common daily topics like “Tuition: Good or Bad?” to expose students to the concept of argumentative essay.

Teaching “I wonder” by Jeannie Kirby – Idea 1

Teaching “I wonder” by Jeannie Kirby – Idea 1

This is the first of TESLMALAYSIA’s “Lite-Fun” Series (Literature: Light and Fun).
“I Wonder” by Jeannie Kirby is one of the poems included in the new literature component and it is a very interesting poem.
On first reading, it is rather apparent that the poem seems to be a “lament” by the persona on everything around [...]

The New KBSM Literature Component 2010

The New KBSM Literature Component 2010

As some of you might have noted, the literature component for KBSM has been updated with a complete new list of reading materials. There is still a lack of input on the novels though as some teachers have mentioned they might not be included. We’ll wait and see. At the mean time, TESLMALAYSIA.com will start [...]

Useful Verbs and Adjectives List for Writing

Useful Verbs and Adjectives List for Writing

This is a compilation of useful verbs and adjectives that can be given to your ESL students in helping them to describe. You can also create activities based on the words list.

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