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Lights, Camera… English! The Ultimate Movie Lesson Plan for ESL

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Movies are one of the most powerful tools for language learning. They are engaging, memorable, and full of natural language that students actually want to use.

Like you, I'm a huge fan of movies. So when it comes to teaching a film unit in class, I needed a lesson plan that would match my love for the silver screen.

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30-Day English Challenge: Better English In Just 1 Month!

ESL student announces the 30-Day English Challenge on an urban graffiti wall

The 30-Day English Challenge is designed to improve your speaking, writing, vocabulary and reading, and boost your confidence and fluency. By completing a simple language task every day for 30 days, you’ll be on your way to better English… fast! Can I really improve my English in 30 days? Yes,…

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Grammar Dice: A Fun, Flexible ESL Activity That Students Love

adult ESL business english students play a grammar game with irregular verb flashcards

When it’s time to put theory into practice, grammar dice is an easy, zero-prep ESL grammar activity that students love. It’s engaging for all levels and language backgrounds, including teens and adult learners. Students can review and practice tenses, conditionals, and question forms… all at once! Ready to learn the…

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10 Basic English Words You’re Pronouncing Wrong (And How To Say Them Correctly)

Learning English can be tricky—especially when it comes to pronunciation. Because English borrows words from many different languages, pronunciation can change depending on the origin, meaning, and speaker. The most common mistake is adding too many syllables to a word, making it longer than it needs to be. For each…

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