How to Choose the Right Picture Books for ESL Learners Walk into any bookstore or library and you'll find thousands of picture books. Some are funny. Some are heartwarming. Some are beautifully illustrated. Some have won prestigious awards. But not…
Showing posts with label 📖 ESL Through Stories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 📖 ESL Through Stories. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Thursday, May 4, 2023
What to Do Before, During, and After Reading a Story
What to Do Before, During, and After Reading a Story One of the most common questions ESL teachers ask is: "What should I do after reading a story?" But perhaps a better question is: "What should I do before, during, and after reading a s…
Monday, June 6, 2022
How to Improve Reading Comprehension Through Stories
How to Improve Reading Comprehension Through Stories Reading comprehension is about much more than recognizing words on a page. Learners may be able to read individual words accurately and still struggle to understand the meaning of a text. They may k…
Friday, August 6, 2021
5 Reasons ESL Teachers Should Use Picture Books
5 Reasons ESL Teachers Should Use Picture Books When people think of picture books, they often associate them with young children learning to read. However, picture books are much more than beginner reading materials. For ESL teachers, picture books ca…
Saturday, June 6, 2020
How to Use One Read-Aloud to Teach All Four Language Skills in the ESL Classroom
How to Use One Read-Aloud to Teach All Four Language Skills in the ESL Classroom Many ESL teachers feel like they never have enough time. There is vocabulary to teach, speaking activities to plan, reading skills to develop, writing tasks to assign, an…
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
How Stories Support Language Acquisition
Why stories are one of the most powerful tools for helping learners develop English naturally. Language learning is about much more than memorizing vocabulary words or completing grammar exercises. While these activities can be useful, they are only p…
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
10 Ways to Use Picture Books in the ESL Classroom
10 Ways to Use Picture Books in the ESL Classroom Picture books are often one of the most valuable resources in an ESL classroom. They provide meaningful language, engaging illustrations, memorable characters, and opportunities for authentic communica…
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
What Can You Teach with One Story? More Than You Think.
What Can You Teach with One Story? More Than You Think. Many teachers see a picture book as a reading activity. Something to enjoy during story time. Something to use when there are a few extra minutes at the end of the day. But for ESL teachers, a well…
Monday, June 6, 2016
Speaking Activities to Use After Reading a Story
Speaking Activities to Use After Reading a Story One of the greatest benefits of using stories in the ESL classroom is the opportunity they create for meaningful communication. Too often, speaking activities feel disconnected from learners' experi…
Friday, September 18, 2015
How to Teach Vocabulary Through Stories
How to Teach Vocabulary Through Stories Vocabulary is one of the most important components of language learning. Without vocabulary, learners struggle to understand what they hear, express what they think, participate in conversations, and make sense …
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