Teaching English is Fun
49 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is a podcast by teachers for teachers. Follow along with the corresponding web pages at TeachingEnglishisFun.com
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World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes
June 04, 2020 01:02 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBDo you blow your nose at the table? Walk in the house with your shoes on? Find out what not to do with our ESL discussion on the World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/worlds-worst-cultural-mistakes-esl-discussion/ Subscribe and spread the word!
Old style dating service for ESL class
May 11, 2020 17:13 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThis is a fun class to learn personality traits and have your class get to know each other. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/old-style-dating-service-esl-exercise/ Be sure to subscribe and tell your friends.
Election Day Discussion Activity
May 04, 2020 22:25 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThis is a great discussion activity and a quick overview of American politics. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/election-day-discussion-activity/ and subscribe and tell your friends if you like it.
Using Fables to Teach English
April 25, 2020 20:21 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBFables and fairy tales are great ways to teach an learn English. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/using-fables-to-teach-english/ as I go over some famous fables and how to use them in class.
English is a Crazy Language - Explained
April 19, 2020 17:41 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis is a nice explanation of the essay “English is a Crazy Language.” Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/english-is-a-crazy-language-explained/
“If,” a great song to introduce hypothetical questions!
March 13, 2020 21:45 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBAnother great song and some questions to go along with it. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/if-by-bread-song-and-discussion-questions/ subscribe, comment and share with friends
Battle of the Sexes! A great article to start conversation!
March 05, 2020 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBFollow along with this fun and engaging article at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/a-great-way-to-spur-conversation/ subscribe and share with your friends if you like it!
How to master picture description in 5 simple steps
February 24, 2020 22:17 - 23 minutes - 22 MBToday's podcast is focused on students! Tests almost always include a picture description task. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/how-to-master-picture-description-in-5-simple-steps/ as I explain how to describe pictures and get the highest score possible on your next test. Subscribe and share with friends, colleagues and relatives!
A Moon Over Bourbon Street: An ESL Discussion Activity
February 21, 2020 00:22 - 14 minutes - 13 MBListen along to this great song by Sting! What is it about? Can you guess? The song the script and the answers are all on my site at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/moon-over-bourbon-street-esl-activity/ subscribe and share with your friends and colleagues!
Ironic: Musical ESL Class Discussion and Activity
February 19, 2020 22:52 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBI go over the song 'Ironic' by Alanis Morissette and share some of my answers to the questions on my worksheet. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/ironic-musical-esl-lesson/ subscribe and share with your friends.
Hand in my pocket Pop English Activity
February 15, 2020 22:42 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThis is a great song and activity that you can get you students into. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/hand-in-my-pocket-esl-pop-english-class/ subscribe and share!
English people try Beer and Soju: Screen English
February 15, 2020 22:16 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBFollow along so you can see the questions and ty he video at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/screen-english-english-people-try-soju-and-beer/ subscribe and share it with your friends!
Help Police! Useful English phrases for both officers and tourists
January 30, 2020 18:26 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAn informative class on phrases to use for and with police. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/help-police-useful-english-for-officers-and-tourists/ subscribe and share if you like it!
Things you don't say to your wife: an ESL Song Activity
January 29, 2020 18:01 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBThis is a great song and fun discussion activity for class! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/things-you-dont-say-to-your-wife-esl-music-class/ subscribe and tell your friends!
Three H's an ESL Icebreaker
January 25, 2020 00:52 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBThis is a great exercise for the first day of class. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/the-three-hs-a-great-esl-icebreaker/ Subscribe and tell your friends if you like it!
Confusing Body Gestures
January 15, 2020 19:20 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBFollow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/confusing-body-gestures/ for this fun and educational class on body language.
Opic Test Prep for ESL Learners
January 11, 2020 22:32 - 19 minutes - 18 MBToday's podcast has something for both teachers and students. If you are a teacher then feel free to use this recording in your class. If you are a student, then I hope these questions can help you prepare for the test. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/opic-test-prep-for-esl-learners/ If you like what you hear, subscribe and tell your friends.
The would you rather game for English conversation class
January 10, 2020 18:10 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBFollow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/would-you-rather-for-english-conversation-class/ and enjoy this fun break from teaching but never from learning. Share and subscribe if you like what you hear!
Clarification in English as a Second Language
January 08, 2020 18:46 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThis one is for both teachers and students. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/clarification-in-esl-conversation/ subscribe and share if you like what you hear!
Predicting What Will Happen Next: A Screen English Activity
January 07, 2020 18:35 - 11 minutes - 11 MBFollow along with today's podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/predicting-what-will-happen-next/ You can also find a link to the video I talk about there. Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends as well!
What is Stress? An ESL Discussion Activity
January 06, 2020 19:58 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBStress! We all have it. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/what-is-stress-esl-discussion-topic/ and prepare for a stress free class. Subscribe and share with your friends if you find this helpful.
Banished to an Island! An ESL Group Discussion
January 03, 2020 18:05 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBFollow along as I go over this lesson at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/which-articles-do-you-take/ Subscribe, like and share it with your friends!
Welcome to Teaching English is Fun: an ESL/TEFL site for teachers and learners of English
December 30, 2019 18:32 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBFollow along as I describe why I made this site and who I am! https://teachingenglishisfun.com/home/
Despondex: an ESL Screen English Activity
December 19, 2019 19:43 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is a great class that combines the humor of the Onion in a pseudo-news class. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/despondex-esl-listening-and-discussion-activity/ please subscribe if you like and tell your friends!
Advertise a Product | An ESL Discussion Activity
December 17, 2019 01:23 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBThis is a great activity to practice adjectives and descriptive words and best of all it's fun. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/advertise-a-product/ And don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends if you like us!
Military Veteran? Why not teach English as a Second Language!
December 13, 2019 19:09 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThis is a special edition for all of m ty fellow vets out there. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/military-veteran-consider-teaching-english-as-a-second-language/ subscribe and tell your friends if you like what you hear.
ESL Time Capsule - a Group Discussion Activity
December 11, 2019 02:14 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWelcome to Teaching English is Fun. Follow along with this podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-time-capsule/ don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment and tell your friends!
Getting to Know You - an ESL Icebreaker
December 08, 2019 19:59 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThis is a quick lesson for the first day of class. Get students talking right away. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/getting-to-know-you-esl-icebreaker/ and subscribe and tell your friends if you like us.
How much do you laugh? An ESL discussion activity
December 06, 2019 00:50 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBLet’s enjoy ourselves and talk about laughing! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/how-much-do-you-laugh-an-esl-discussion-class/ Please subscribe and tell your friends if you enjoy!
Inflection and Intonation Role-play for TEFL/ESL
December 04, 2019 17:53 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThis is a fun and exciting class that students will love ❤️ Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/inflectionintonation-role-plays/ and don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends.
Ordering a baby - an ESL Discussion Activity
December 02, 2019 18:56 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBFollow along with the exercise on my website at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/ordering-a-baby-an-esl-discussion-activity/ and if you like this idea please subscribe and tell your friends!
Cheat your way to better health quiz - an ESL Discussion Activity
December 01, 2019 21:32 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis is a class that was inspired by an old Menshealth article. Follow along for this long episode at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/cheat-your-way-to-a-better-life-quiz-an-esl-activity/ and don’t forget to subscribe and hit that like button!
Interview with Robert
November 24, 2019 23:47 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBTeaching English is Fun the podcast for teachers by teachers. Today’s special visitor is Robert, an old coworker from Korea. Don’t forget to like and subscribe and follow us at https://TeachingEnglishisFun.com
At the Office - an ESL Role Play Activity
November 22, 2019 19:03 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFollow along on my site at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/at-the-office-an-esl-roleplay-activity/ and don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe!
Yes! No! A Fun ESL Icebreaker
November 21, 2019 22:06 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBFollow along with this fun ESL exercise podcast and Icebreaker at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/yes-no-a-great-esl-ice-breaker/ Hit like and subscribe so you can always be sure to get the latest episode!
One of the most versatile ESL Activities ever!
November 20, 2019 18:48 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBThis adaptable ESL activity is mainly for teachers. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/one-of-the-most-versatile-esl-activities-i-know/ and be sure to hit like and subscribe!
ESL Brain Teasers
November 19, 2019 19:38 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBSome fun brain teasers for teachers and students both! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-brain-teasers/ and don't forget to like and subscribe!
ESL News Report! An Engaging and Exciting Activity
November 18, 2019 18:21 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBThis idea can be followed along with at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/news-report-an-engaging-esl-activity/ Hit Subscribe so You Never Miss an Idea for Class! Share with your Friends!
Stereotypes: Two ESL Discussion Classes
November 17, 2019 02:14 - 21 minutes - 20 MBThis podcast for teachers by teachers is made to complement the corresponding page at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/stereotypes-an-esl-discussion-activity/ ESL students welcome too!
Teaching English is fun!
November 16, 2019 17:01 - 52 seconds - 834 KBA short trailer for my podcast for teachers by teachers. Follow along with the short ESL lessons on https://TeachingEnglishisFun.com
Which path do you choose? A fun ESL personality quiz!
November 16, 2019 00:11 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis podcast can be for teachers and students alike. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/which-path-do-you-choose-another-esl-fun-quiz/
The ESL Job Interview
November 14, 2019 18:41 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MBFollow along with this podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/the-esl-job-interview/ and don't forget to subscribe!
An ESL Joke Day
November 14, 2019 00:23 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBFollow along at my site: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/jokes-for-esl-class/ and don't forget to subscribe an ex tell your friends!
A Walk in the Woods: ESL Psychology Quiz
November 13, 2019 01:08 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBFind the printed version on my website at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/a-walk-in-the-woods-psychology-quiz-a-fun-esl-activity/
Small Talk for ESL Conversation
November 11, 2019 18:32 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBA class for both teachers and students on small talk. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/small-talk-esl-class-and-activity/
Follow-ups in Conversation for ESL Learners
November 09, 2019 19:04 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis is a great class I picked up while attending KOTESOL. Find it on the web at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/follow-ups-in-conversation-for-esl-learners/
5 Reasons to Teach English as a Second Language
November 07, 2019 22:10 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThis episode corresponds to this page https://teachingenglishisfun.com/5-reasons-to-teach-english-as-a-second-language/
One of my favorite ESL activities
November 07, 2019 02:26 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBWhen was the last time you...? This is an awesome ESL activity. Follow along with me on my site: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/one-of-my-favorite-esl-activities/
ESL CSI - a Modal Drawing Activity: Teaching English is Fun
November 06, 2019 19:55 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBIn this episode I go over the lesson found on https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-csi-a-modal-drawing-activity/ It is very visual so please follow along on the site!