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Studies show that tutoring can be very beneficial to students, but most notably when the tutor incorporates certain elements to their practice.

Does Tutoring Help Students? 2500 Studies Say “Yes”… Possibly. At the beginning of this year, 2023, the U.K.-based Education Endowment Foundation published the results of a meta-study of more than 2,500 studies of what helps, (and what doesn't really…

How do you get your to remember what you want and need them to remember?

How to increase what students remember It's no revelation that students forget pretty quickly the lesson of the day. Repetition, drilling, revision and testing are the traditional tools that teachers use to to try to limit…

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I'm sure this simple phonics and vocabulary game is known by many names, but no matter what you call it this highly adaptable game is easy to teach, simple to learn and fun to play.

ESL Games: "Chase the Dragon" I'm sure this simple phonics and vocabulary game is known by many names, but no matter what you call it this highly adaptable game is easy to teach, simple t...

Is the teacher able to introduce the student to a variety of accents, inflections, colloquialisms, idioms and interests by exposing the learner to various English speakers? A variety of video, audio, and reading resources strengthens the student's ear and keeps class interesting.

#7: Sources - Qualities to look for in a tutor / teacher. $$$ should not be your only concern. Is the teacher able to introduce the student to a variety of accents, inflections, colloquialisms, idioms and interests by exposing the learner to various En...

Without preparation and class goals, a tutor is unlikely to help the learner reach their objectives.

#6: Preparation - Qualities to look for in a tutor / teacher. $$$ should not be your only concern. It shouldn't need to said, but preparation is a key quality to value in a tutor. Does the teacher have all materials ready for the class, are they familiar w...

"Balloon Pop" is my take on the classic Hangman game. Students practice vocabulary, spelling and letter-patterns in English. Good for students who already have some comfort with the language.

Games for ESL students: "Balloon Pop" "Balloon Pop" is my take on the classic Hangman game. Students practice vocabulary, spelling and letter-patterns in English. Good for students who already ha...

"Spin Clue" is a fun game to practice vocabulary and forming sentences. It's simple to learn for students with a basic level of English, and can be as short or long of a game as you wish. https://youtu.be/TRJFEzMjBlg

Games for ESL students: "Spin Clue" "Spin Clue" is a fun game to practice vocabulary and forming sentences. It's simple to learn for students with a basic level of English, and can be as short ...

Different learners have different requirements in terms of keeping them engaged with the lesson. Young learners often need teachers who sing, perform, have costumes and props while older learners respond to games and challenges. Does the tutor bring the appropriate level of "fun" to the class? https://youtu.be/TiqStuQmb6Y

#5: Fun - Qualities to look for in a tutor / teacher. $$$ should not be your only concern. Different learners have different requirements in terms of keeping them engaged with the lesson. Young learners often need teachers who sing, perform, have c...

Teaching isn't just about communicating knowledge, but also about trust and relationships. Is the teacher interested in the student? Does the teacher share and invite the student into his / her life? Is the teacher cognizant of the student's aspirations? This video speaks particularly to ESL teachers, but applies to all online teachers.

#4: Relationships - Qualities to look for in a tutor / teacher. $$$ should not be your only concern. Teaching isn't just about communicating knowledge, but also about trust and relationships. Is the teacher interested in the student? Does the teacher share a...

"5 Clues" is related to the "10 questions" games, but instead of asking questions, this game requires learners to think about the attributes and uses of something and to construct five sentences that describe the object (or action, or festival, or person, or...)

Games for ESL students: "5 Clues" "5 Clues" is related to the "10 questions" games, but instead of asking questions, this game requires learners to think about the attributes and uses of some...

75 Questions Students Can Ask Themselves Before, During, And After Teaching We're sharing 75 questions students can ask themselves that can guide their thinking and awareness before, during, and after your teaching.