September 2024

At the start of a new school year, or after a long break, both teachers and learners can benefit from an infusion of fresh ideas. How can you bring a fun, creative approach to teaching grammar and vocabulary, without monotonous drills? This article share new and engaging twists on familiar teaching activities to strengthen and renew your practice.

Vocabulary learning is the basic building block of successful language learning for all multilingual learners of English. What strategies are the most accessible, intentional, and successful? This article presents three research-based approaches to teaching academic vocabulary, as well as online resources for further study.

Are you unsure whether AI tools can really benefit your students' academic language development? In this article, the authors share a sample activity they designed that connects the use of technology to a specific learning objective—namely, paraphrasing. Find a downloadable worksheet and step-by-step instructions to harness the power of AI chat tools in support of academic skill building.

TESOL Board of Directors member Larisa Olesova shares practical advice in response to the reader question: How can I choose the most effective teaching materials to supplement my textbook? My program office has a library of older handouts and books, but I'd like to bring in multimedia and even realia. It's tough to find the right materials that won't require a huge amount of prep time.

How can you create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment where learners feel valued, included, and respected? This month's column shares engaging classroom games that help students develop empathy, share their own identities, and resolve cultural misunderstandings. 

As an English language teacher, you play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of your students and in creating a more equitable and supportive learning environment for all. Are you a DEIA champion in your English language classroom? Do you need to work further toward deepening your understanding of important inclusion and diversity topics?