Teaching English Language Teacher Resources

This worksheet explores the triple blend, 'scr'. First, learners use the given word dial to create different words starting with 'scr'. Next, they copy and complete 8 different sentences. Lastly, the class copies 4 yes or no questions...

This 13-page assignment was designed for English language learners. It includes a one-page reading on the comedic actor Rowan Atkinson and 10 activities/exercises that focus on listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary...

Meant to be used with the article, "In Florida, the Natives Are Restless" (included here), this is a great source of high-interest, nonfiction reading. A fill in the blank vocabulary activity and an activity focusing on reading...

This lengthy assignment for English language learners includes a one-page reading on the Argentinian president, Cristina Kirchner, and numerous activities/exercises that address listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary...

This lengthy assignment was designed for English language learners. It includes a 1-page reading on the rapper, Jay-Z, and 10 activities/exercises that focus on listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary acquisition,...

This 13-page assignment was designed for English language learners and includes a one-page reading on the Taiwanese entertainer, Jay Chou, and 10 activities/exercises that address listening and reading comprehension, speaking, vocabulary...

The challenge in telephone conversations is that speakers and listeners cannot rely on body language to communicate. This 31-page packet includes a curriculum guide, lesson plans, assessments, and resource lists designed to help language...

Listen to a few sentences describing the actions of the person shown. The sentences are then written in the past-tense for you to see and identify the simple past-tense verbs. Regular and irregular verbs are then defined with sentences...

In this ESL vocabulary instructional activity, students decide on the best vocabulary word to complete each of 10 sentences. They decide between four choices of similar but different words.

English language learners celebrate the seasons with games, songs, and readings. 

What kinds of jobs are in your town? Use this presentation about types of jobs to help your English learners with basic occupational vocabulary. Bank tellers, electricians, pilots, and waitresses are featured on these slides, along with...

This online, interactive worksheet helps English language learners practice identifying the correct article among four options. Feedback is immediate by clicking on the answer button following each questions. It includes 15 questions...

This quiz includes words that are very similar and supposedly very commonly confused. The learner reads 20 sentences and decides which of two choices best fits the sentence provided. Keep this as a resource to use with English language...

Designed for your advanced English language learners, this commonly confused words quiz contains 20 multiple choice options. The user reads the sentence and decides which option best fits in the space provided. 

Ready to integrate technology into your ELL instruction? Check out this reading lesson plan that has language learners using the Internet and apps, joining online book clubs, and creating blogs. A fine model of what can be done.

In this English language and culture quiz worksheet, students answer a set of 13 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains multiple links to ESL resources.

Does your class need some practice with writing yes or no questions in the present tense? This activity offers learners some choice as they pair activities with subjects to form questions. Pupils also write a quick response to each...

Bring this fun presentation about the first half of the alphabet to your beginning ESL class. Each slide features one letter, along with a word that starts with the letter and a picture. The slideshow could accompany a lesson about the...

Review the basics with your ESL students. This presentation covers basic English Grammar focusing specifically on simple present, present progressive, adverbs of frequency, and short answers. This is a content review and intended to...

Ring in the new year with this ESL presentation about New Year's celebrations in the United States. Slides show details of the holiday, such as a calendar, confetti and streamers, and fireworks. Use the slideshow in the context of a unit...

Are your English language learners developing color-related vocabulary? Use this word search to reinforce their new vocabulary words! Some of the words are backwards and diagonal! Keep this in mind for young learners!

A possible high-interest activity for the ESL classroom, this online resource has learners complete a fill in the blank exercise about advertisements during the Super Bowl. Coupled with a related article entitled "Before the Toss, Super...

Can your English language learners place adjectives in the correct order? After introducing them to the natural order, have them complete this online worksheet. There are several phrases provided, and the user must decide if the...

Designed for English language learners, this interactive website provides practice with relative clauses. The words who, which, and whose are the focus of the two exercises provided. The first exercise asks the participant to choose...