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Teaching Body Vocabulary: Building a Strong Foundation for Adult ESL Learners

Body vocabulary is a crucial aspect of language learning, particularly for adults studying ESL. This was brought home to me on my third day hospitalized in a foreign country where I couldn’t speak the language. The nurses kept asking me questions I couldn’t answer, and they had to resort to bringing in patients from other …
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One Fun ESL Speaking Game for Adults

Beginner-level adult ESL students LOVE to play games, but their low English proficiency can seem limiting when you’re trying to come up with something engaging but practical, fun but not a time-waster.  (Don’t teach beginners? Keep reading because this game is easily adapted for all levels!) Playing the ESL speaking game I have…Who has…? is a …
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First Impressions Matter: A Guide for Teaching Students How to Make a Positive First Impression

First impressions really count! They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. But what if those first impressions could be the key to unlocking new opportunities and building successful relationships? As ESL teachers, we must guide our adult ESL students in understanding the significance of good first impressions and how …
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The Power of Stress Discussions in Adult ESL Classes: Unlocking Growth and Language Proficiency

In the world of adult ESL teaching, cultivating engaging and meaningful discussions is a cornerstone of effective language teaching. While many teachers may shy away from topics perceived as negative or discomforting, making a compelling case for incorporating stress as a discussion theme in the classroom is possible. Contrary to popular belief, stress discussions can …
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Create Listening Labyrinths Using Minimal Pairs: a Step by Step Guide

I love to create listening labyrinths because they make fantastic informal assessments of students’ ability to discern the difference between two sounds. The icing? Students love them! Let’s say you have students who often use a short i sound when they need a long e sound (and vice versa). Here’s what you do: Here’s how to create listening labyrinths. Before …
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The Battle of B and P Sounds: Moving Toward Pronunciation Precision

If you’ve had the privilege of teaching students whose mother tongue is Arabic, you’re no stranger to their unique challenges when grappling with the b and p sounds.  It’s the structure of the Arabic language’s sounds and those oh-so-subtle distinctions between the b and p sounds in Arabic that create significant challenges when it comes …
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Rike Neville
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