Grammarly: A tool to Check Grammar Errors

Though it would be almost impossible for a machine to check your English grammar for 100% accuracy, sometimes a little bit of help and advice would be very beneficial. Now, Grammarly is just what you need. Grammarly is a free Microsoft Office 2010 add-in which assists in identifying spelling and grammatical inaccuracies to ensure your [...]

Technology in the ESL Classrooms: Beyond the “Wow” Factor

Recent advancement in technological innovations has indeed transformed our ESL classrooms. Various multimedia teaching tools and other gadgets are introduced into the classroom with the ultimate goal of improving teaching and learning. However, many teachers fail to use such tools effectively, as they are unable to grasp the fundamental skills of technology integration.

Using technology [...]

[Video] English Writing – Sequencing

This English Writing lesson will teach you how to use sequencing words to give directions and write instructions, and will also help you with creative writing. We cover the words: first, first of all, then, next, after that, last, and finally.

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 [...]

Jennifer’s ESL: Phrasal Verbs and Compound Words

Jennifer from Pittsburgh has produced a magnificent channel on YouTube featuring useful video clips that can be used to explain complex concepts of English grammar. You can use the video as your teaching aid or get some inspiration on how to teach your students.

What to Look For in ESL Software?

Learning a second language is a challenging, but worthwhile goal. Good ESL software can make the difference between a positive, successful experience and a negative one. With a well–designed program and some motivation, you can learn English as a second language.

Lesson Ideas: Blogging Activities

This is a lesson plan for blogging activities that can be conducted in a English language classroom. It helps the students to discuss issues and practise reading comprehension.

Learn a language with podcasts

If you’re interested in learning a language, iTunes has a whole section of podcasts devoted to language.