During my first few weeks of teaching,
I definitely faced this situation and quickly found a new best friend
in the very popular search engine, Google. I googled my way to many
excellent resources that provide effective and convenient resources
for busy educators. One resource I will share in this post is ESL
Flow.
ESL Flow offers lesson plans for
diverse levels of English study, from low beginner to high advanced.
This productive resource consists of teaching ideas, worksheets and
even graphic organizers that can supplement your regular lessons. The
worksheets are typically related to a particular theme or unit of
study, including Jobs & Careers, Relationships, Movies &
Celebrities, Describing Places, Giving Directions, and Brainstorming.
ESL Flow is also an excellent tool if you are looking for simple or
challenging exercises in grammar, writing, vocabulary, or reading.
This website is definitely a one-stop
resource to meet all of your teaching needs. If you ever need any new
ideas to spice up your lessons, you will benefit from using ESL Flow
to get your students participating in dynamic activities. My
recommendation is to mix-and-match the activities to incorporate
speaking, reading/writing, and listening, depending on your class
goals. Good luck and have fun!