No matter how busy you may become with your teaching responsibilities, there are plenty of excellent resources to make use of... at the click of a button! Although the Internet offers a rich and abundant collection of teaching materials, it may initially seem overwhelming to find reputable websites, or figure out even how to find the relevant materials.
Over the past few years, I have found many gems in the arena of valuable teaching resources and would like to share one in this post: esl.about.com.
If you are looking for exciting variety in teaching a wide range of ESL classes, including conversation and/or pronunciation classes, Kenneth Beare offers lesson plans that are perfectly suited for the busy teacher. The lesson plans are organized as follows: introduction to the activity, step-by-step teaching guidelines, and printable student worksheets (to effectively supplement the lesson). The best part about a good majority of Mr. Beare's lesson plans is that they are adaptable to all levels of ESL: beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. While beginning students may need the most emphasis on vocabulary knowledge and repetition of English dialogue patterns, advanced students can create their own dialogues using the lesson content.
If you happen to think of a unique vocabulary activity that you would like to share with other educators, you can easily submit your response here... and see your work get published online!
These teaching materials are freely accessible and can be easily adapted to best fit the needs of your students. Whether you are looking for conversation, reading, or writing activities, esl.about.com is bound to get your creative ideas rolling.
