Blog & News
Website updates, ESL Brains news as well as some tips and tricks on teaching English.
Navigating A2 learners through ESL Brains can be smooth! Explore strategies to leverage authentic materials, build speaking confidence, and ease students into engaging with real-world English. Turn initial apprehension into enthusiastic learning with these practical tips. Read More
Why don't you try engaging students with current events? This blog post offers three creative ways to leverage news in your lessons. Discover how sharing, guessing, and visual prompts can transform your classroom into a hub of real-world exploration and critical thinking. Read More
Make homework checking a breeze! Discover three innovative techniques to keep your ESL class engaged, even when assignments are incomplete. Turn a potentially tedious task into a dynamic learning experience for every student. Read More
Short on time, big on impact! Discover three quick, creative strategies to transform those awkward end-of-lesson minutes into powerful learning opportunities. Maximize every moment and leave your students eager for more. Read More
We have expanded the Saved Lesson tab! You can save your favourite ESL Brains lessons on the website and you can also sort them in folders. Read More
Beyond speaking: Discover fresh, engaging ways to weave writing into your ESL lessons. Learn how to transform standard activities into opportunities for written expression, without resorting to traditional essays. Unlock creative methods to make writing a natural part of your classroom. Read More
Adapt ESL lessons for advanced students with these practical tips. Learn to leverage authentic materials, expand vocabulary, and create challenging tasks, ensuring every lesson engages and elevates your students' skills. Read More
Keep your ESL students engaged! Discover practical strategies to boost classroom focus, from leveraging teacher's notes to incorporating tech and dynamic games. Learn how to transform your lessons into captivating learning experiences. Read More
Transform your ESL classroom with laughter and unexpected twists! Discover fun, quirky strategies to boost student engagement and create a memorable learning experience. From playful surprises to grammar games, find out how to make your lessons the highlight of their week. Read More
We accomplished a lot at ESL Brains during 2024! A1 lesson plans, Lesson Flows, Lesson Sets, as well as loads of new A2-C2 lessons. We gained new team members, stayed active on social media, and revamped our website. Read More
Boost one-to-one student engagement with these practical tips. Discover how simple changes, like showing genuine interest and offering choices, can transform your teaching and revitalize your students' learning journey. Read More
Worried about students not reading before class? This article offers ESL teachers practical strategies for engaging all students in Critical Reading Club, even those who come unprepared. Discover how to turn potential challenges into learning opportunities and foster a love for reading. Read More
Unlock fluency for your ESL students! Discover four powerful strategies to tackle common speaking errors and boost confidence. From self-monitoring to language journals, these techniques will transform your classroom. Read More
Boost vocabulary retention with quick, engaging revision techniques. Learn how to transform forgotten words into lasting knowledge. Discover simple, effective strategies to keep your ESL students' language skills sharp. Read More
After months of hard work, ESL Brains have finally started publishing A1 Lesson Plans! Covering all essential topics, vocabulary, and grammar for elementary students, these lesson plans are perfect for your A1 learners. Read More
Lesson Flows are large sequence of lessons, designed to take your student on a particular learning journey. They contain 15 lessons per sequence, with additional ‘follow up’ lesson suggestions. Read More
Lesson Sets will save you loads of prep time and allow for a more structured teaching and learning experience, while allowing for flexibility (because we know that each student or group is different). The lessons in each set are connected by topic or function. Read More
While it's common to ask students to ponder their year, draw conclusions and reflect, we have some additional ideas that will not only make your lesson engaging and useful but also inject an element of fun into the process. Read More
