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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1774520/open_sms] Do you ever feel like there's no energy in your classroom? Not to worry! That's where these fun classroom energizers come in. Jackie and Jen share their favourite games and activities to help students have some fun and learn at the same time.  These classroom energizers are ideal for a serious case of the Monday morning blues, or the Friday afternoon distraction! See even more ideas on YouTube: Top 10 Classroom Energizers.  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI-CeJDaqSU] Be sure to leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. We'd really appreciate it! 103 Low-Prep ESL Speaking Games and Activities [https://www.amazon.com/Low-Prep-Speaking-Activities-Teenagers-Adults/dp/B0CHVZLSGQ] (on Amazon) Jackie on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@englishwithjackie?lang=en] Jackie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackie.bolen/] Jackie on Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.ca/eslspeaking/] Podcast Information [https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774520/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1774520/open_sms] These days, doesn't everyone basically just use computers to write and spell-check? If that's the case, does teaching spelling [https://eslspeaking.org/chain-spelling-activity/] to English learners have any value? Spoiler: Jackie and Jen think it does! We'll share our reasons why, and also talk about some of our favourite ESL spelling games and activities. Be sure to check out my top 5 ESL spelling games on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCOyxZZ2h58]. Have a listen and do us a favour, please! Leave a review wherever you listened to this. We'd really appreciate it!   49 ESL Writing Activities and Games [https://www.amazon.com/ESL-Writing-Activities-Games-Teenagers/dp/B08B35TB3G] (on Amazon) Jackie on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@englishwithjackie?lang=en] Jackie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackie.bolen/] Jackie on Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.ca/eslspeaking/] Podcast Information [https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/] Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397693/episodes/16724102-what-if-students-cared-too-much-to-cheat] A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-if-students-cared-too-much-to-cheat/id1768098540?i=1000697586560]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mmrY5DVFSF8PGjy2U9Wj2] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774520/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1774520/open_sms] In this episode, Jackie and Jennifer are sharing their top tips for newbie English teachers [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWMt1djgszQ&t=1s]. Some of the tips include professional development, letting bad classes go, how to make a simple ESL lesson plan [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmG214ENH2g&list=PLL0Q8kr18oQJB9oZbS3rH50QM7enXBnb1] and more. You're sure to find some useful things to take into your next class! Have a listen, and if you like our podcast, please be sure to leave a review wherever you downloaded this episode from. We'd really appreciate it! ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology [https://amzn.to/4c1c4Ka] (on Amazon) Jackie on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@englishwithjackie?lang=en] Jackie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackie.bolen/] Jackie on Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.ca/eslspeaking/] Podcast Information [https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774520/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1774520/open_sms] All teachers have had to deal with a difficult or disruptive student. There's often one in every class [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddxD5x9jUQs&t=8s] and sometimes a few of them within the same class! Jackie and Jennifer share some of their top strategies for managing these students in an effective way, whether kids or adults. These include focusing on positive reinforcement, developing a rapport with students, avoiding downtime, and lots more ideas. Have a listen, and if you like our podcast, please be sure to leave a review wherever you downloaded this episode from. We'd really appreciate it! ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology [https://amzn.to/4c1c4Ka] (on Amazon) Jackie on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@englishwithjackie?lang=en] Jackie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackie.bolen/] Jackie on Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.ca/eslspeaking/] Podcast Information [https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/] Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397693/episodes/16724102-what-if-students-cared-too-much-to-cheat] A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-if-students-cared-too-much-to-cheat/id1768098540?i=1000697586560]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mmrY5DVFSF8PGjy2U9Wj2] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774520/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1774520/open_sms] Teaching very advanced English learners can be a little more challenging than teaching beginners for a variety of reasons. Jackie and Jennifer share all of their tips and tricks such as using authentic materials [https://teachinginkoreanuniversity.com/authentic-materials-language-teaching/], along with suggestions for activities to do with your students who are pushing to become fluent in English. ESL/EFL Teaching Practice and Methodology [https://amzn.to/4c1c4Ka] (on Amazon) Jackie on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@englishwithjackie?lang=en] Jackie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jackie.bolen/] Jackie on Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.ca/eslspeaking/] Podcast Information [https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/] Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2397693/episodes/16724102-what-if-students-cared-too-much-to-cheat] A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/what-if-students-cared-too-much-to-cheat/id1768098540?i=1000697586560]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mmrY5DVFSF8PGjy2U9Wj2] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774520/support]