Collocation Pelmanism

Whether the collocations are introduced through a text, as described in the article, or explicitly taught, the memory game pelmanism can provide a useful review activity in a later lesson.

Preparation

Three example sets of collocations are included below, as well as a template for producing your own. I have found that about twelve collocations (i.e. 24 cards to match in pairs) works well.

10 great ways to teach English vocabulary

 Stage 1: Noticing and understanding new words

Introducing nouns, things, objects, animals, etc…

Visual elements work best with concrete nouns, but try to go beyond flashcards and illustrations. Try to use real objects whenever possible, or even sounds, smells, and tastes. Appeal to all of your students’ senses!

 Tips for Teaching the Alphabet to Young Learners of English

Teaching the alphabet to our English students can be a daunting task. How can we teach all 26 letters (to recognise, read and write) along with their corresponding sounds in a fun and interesting way?  How can we make sure our students internalize these letters?  How can we help our students take their first steps towards reading?Here are our top 10 tips on teaching the alphabet in your kids English lessons:

How to teach spoken English for kids?

As of today, English has fast become the world’s most commonly spoken language and many parents have found themselves asking the question “How do I teach spoken English for kids?” It is mainly because children who learn how to speak proper English at a young age will gain numerous advantages as they grow older. It is seen compared to those not given a solid foundation in their knowledge of English. The best approach, when considering teaching a child English is constant practice and endless creativity.

The best way to expose a child to the English language aside from a classroom environment is at home. As a child will spend more time at home in comparison to other locations except the classroom, it is advisable that parents speak English at home to increase the child’s exposure to the language. The more a child’s family members speak English around the child the more likely he or she is to become familiar with the language. It is due in large to the innate ability growing children have to pick up and learn from their surroundings. Even guests to the household should be encouraged to speak English in front of the child as this will expose children to new phrases and words they may not hear from family members. It is important, however, to note that when speaking English in the presence of a child one should take the utmost care to speak as correctly as possible. Children just as easily learn improper English as they would proper English, proving the importance of teaching correct spoken English for kids.

How to teach the ever-elusive past perfect tense

Yes, it’s hard to find an ESL student who spontaneously uses the past perfect tense. In fact, there are some “native” English speakers who don’t use it either (along with other forms of “correct” English). But it must be taught, never overlooked, or your students will be lacking something that they need to take their English fluency to the next level. So, how can we teach the past perfect tense so that it may be fully grasped by our students? Here are the steps: