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Teaching English is Fun

by Jim

This is a podcast by teachers for teachers. Follow along with the corresponding web pages at TeachingEnglishisFun.com

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Episodes

  1. World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes

    Do you blow your nose at the table? Walk in the house with your shoes on? Find out what not to do with our ESL discussion on the World’s Worst Cultural Mistakes. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/worlds-worst-cultural-mistakes-esl-discussion/ Subscribe and spread the word!

  2. Old style dating service for ESL class

    This is a fun class to learn personality traits and have your class get to know each other. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/old-style-dating-service-esl-exercise/ Be sure to subscribe and tell your friends.

  3. Election Day Discussion Activity

    This is a great discussion activity and a quick overview of American politics. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/election-day-discussion-activity/ and subscribe and tell your friends if you like it.

  4. Using Fables to Teach English

    Fables and fairy tales are great ways to teach an learn English. Follow along at: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/using-fables-to-teach-english/ as I go over some famous fables and how to use them in class.

  5. English is a Crazy Language - Explained

    This is a nice explanation of the essay “English is a Crazy Language.” Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/english-is-a-crazy-language-explained/

  6. “If,” a great song to introduce hypothetical questions!

    Another great song and some questions to go along with it. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/if-by-bread-song-and-discussion-questions/ subscribe, comment and share with friends

  7. Battle of the Sexes! A great article to start conversation!

    Follow along with this fun and engaging article at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/a-great-way-to-spur-conversation/ subscribe and share with your friends if you like it!

  8. How to master picture description in 5 simple steps

    Today's podcast is focused on students! Tests almost always include a picture description task. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/how-to-master-picture-description-in-5-simple-steps/ as I explain how to describe pictures and get the highest score possible on your next test.…

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  9. A Moon Over Bourbon Street: An ESL Discussion Activity

    Listen along to this great song by Sting! What is it about? Can you guess? The song the script and the answers are all on my site at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/moon-over-bourbon-street-esl-activity/ subscribe and share with your friends and colleagues!

  10. Ironic: Musical ESL Class Discussion and Activity

    I go over the song 'Ironic' by Alanis Morissette and share some of my answers to the questions on my worksheet. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/ironic-musical-esl-lesson/ subscribe and share with your friends.

  11. Hand in my pocket Pop English Activity

    This is a great song and activity that you can get you students into. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/hand-in-my-pocket-esl-pop-english-class/ subscribe and share!

  12. English people try Beer and Soju: Screen English

    Follow along so you can see the questions and ty he video at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/screen-english-english-people-try-soju-and-beer/ subscribe and share it with your friends!

  13. Help Police! Useful English phrases for both officers and tourists

    An informative class on phrases to use for and with police. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/help-police-useful-english-for-officers-and-tourists/ subscribe and share if you like it!

  14. Things you don't say to your wife: an ESL Song Activity

    This is a great song and fun discussion activity for class! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/things-you-dont-say-to-your-wife-esl-music-class/ subscribe and tell your friends!

  15. Three H's an ESL Icebreaker

    This is a great exercise for the first day of class. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/the-three-hs-a-great-esl-icebreaker/ Subscribe and tell your friends if you like it!

  16. Confusing Body Gestures

    Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/confusing-body-gestures/ for this fun and educational class on body language.

  17. Opic Test Prep for ESL Learners

    Today's podcast has something for both teachers and students. If you are a teacher then feel free to use this recording in your class. If you are a student, then I hope these questions can help you prepare for the test. Follow along at...

  18. The would you rather game for English conversation class

    Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/would-you-rather-for-english-conversation-class/ and enjoy this fun break from teaching but never from learning. Share and subscribe if you like what you hear!

  19. Clarification in English as a Second Language

    This one is for both teachers and students. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/clarification-in-esl-conversation/ subscribe and share if you like what you hear!

  20. Predicting What Will Happen Next: A Screen English Activity

    Follow along with today's podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/predicting-what-will-happen-next/ You can also find a link to the video I talk about there. Subscribe and share this podcast with your friends as well!

  21. What is Stress? An ESL Discussion Activity

    Stress! We all have it. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/what-is-stress-esl-discussion-topic/ and prepare for a stress free class. Subscribe and share with your friends if you find this helpful.

  22. Banished to an Island! An ESL Group Discussion

    Follow along as I go over this lesson at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/which-articles-do-you-take/ Subscribe, like and share it with your friends!

  23. Welcome to Teaching English is Fun: an ESL/TEFL site for teachers and learners of English

    Follow along as I describe why I made this site and who I am! https://teachingenglishisfun.com/home/

  24. Despondex: an ESL Screen English Activity

    This is a great class that combines the humor of the Onion in a pseudo-news class. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/despondex-esl-listening-and-discussion-activity/ please subscribe if you like and tell your friends!

  25. Advertise a Product | An ESL Discussion Activity

    This is a great activity to practice adjectives and descriptive words and best of all it's fun. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/advertise-a-product/ And don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends if you like us!

  26. Military Veteran? Why not teach English as a Second Language!

    This is a special edition for all of m ty fellow vets out there. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/military-veteran-consider-teaching-english-as-a-second-language/ subscribe and tell your friends if you like what you hear.

  27. ESL Time Capsule - a Group Discussion Activity

    Welcome to Teaching English is Fun. Follow along with this podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-time-capsule/ don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment and tell your friends!

  28. Getting to Know You - an ESL Icebreaker

    This is a quick lesson for the first day of class. Get students talking right away. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/getting-to-know-you-esl-icebreaker/ and subscribe and tell your friends if you like us.

  29. How much do you laugh? An ESL discussion activity

    Let’s enjoy ourselves and talk about laughing! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/how-much-do-you-laugh-an-esl-discussion-class/ Please subscribe and tell your friends if you enjoy!

  30. Inflection and Intonation Role-play for TEFL/ESL

    This is a fun and exciting class that students will love ❤️ Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/inflectionintonation-role-plays/ and don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends.

  31. Ordering a baby - an ESL Discussion Activity

    Follow along with the exercise on my website at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/ordering-a-baby-an-esl-discussion-activity/ and if you like this idea please subscribe and tell your friends!

  32. Cheat your way to better health quiz - an ESL Discussion Activity

    This is a class that was inspired by an old Menshealth article. Follow along for this long episode at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/cheat-your-way-to-a-better-life-quiz-an-esl-activity/ and don’t forget to subscribe and hit that like button!

  33. Interview with Robert

    Teaching English is Fun the podcast for teachers by teachers. Today’s special visitor is Robert, an old coworker from Korea. Don’t forget to like and subscribe and follow us at https://TeachingEnglishisFun.com

  34. At the Office - an ESL Role Play Activity

    Follow along on my site at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/at-the-office-an-esl-roleplay-activity/ and don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe!

  35. Yes! No! A Fun ESL Icebreaker

    Follow along with this fun ESL exercise podcast and Icebreaker at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/yes-no-a-great-esl-ice-breaker/ Hit like and subscribe so you can always be sure to get the latest episode!

  36. One of the most versatile ESL Activities ever!

    This adaptable ESL activity is mainly for teachers. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/one-of-the-most-versatile-esl-activities-i-know/ and be sure to hit like and subscribe!

  37. ESL Brain Teasers

    Some fun brain teasers for teachers and students both! Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-brain-teasers/ and don't forget to like and subscribe!

  38. ESL News Report! An Engaging and Exciting Activity

    This idea can be followed along with at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/news-report-an-engaging-esl-activity/ Hit Subscribe so You Never Miss an Idea for Class! Share with your Friends!

  39. Stereotypes: Two ESL Discussion Classes

    This podcast for teachers by teachers is made to complement the corresponding page at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/stereotypes-an-esl-discussion-activity/ ESL students welcome too!

  40. Teaching English is fun!

    A short trailer for my podcast for teachers by teachers. Follow along with the short ESL lessons on https://TeachingEnglishisFun.com

  41. Which path do you choose? A fun ESL personality quiz!

    This podcast can be for teachers and students alike. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/which-path-do-you-choose-another-esl-fun-quiz/

  42. The ESL Job Interview

    Follow along with this podcast at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/the-esl-job-interview/ and don't forget to subscribe!

  43. An ESL Joke Day

    Follow along at my site: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/jokes-for-esl-class/ and don't forget to subscribe an ex tell your friends!

  44. A Walk in the Woods: ESL Psychology Quiz

    Find the printed version on my website at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/a-walk-in-the-woods-psychology-quiz-a-fun-esl-activity/

  45. Small Talk for ESL Conversation

    A class for both teachers and students on small talk. Follow along at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/small-talk-esl-class-and-activity/

  46. Follow-ups in Conversation for ESL Learners

    This is a great class I picked up while attending KOTESOL. Find it on the web at https://teachingenglishisfun.com/follow-ups-in-conversation-for-esl-learners/

  47. 5 Reasons to Teach English as a Second Language

    This episode corresponds to this page https://teachingenglishisfun.com/5-reasons-to-teach-english-as-a-second-language/

  48. One of my favorite ESL activities

    When was the last time you...? This is an awesome ESL activity. Follow along with me on my site: https://teachingenglishisfun.com/one-of-my-favorite-esl-activities/

  49. ESL CSI - a Modal Drawing Activity: Teaching English is Fun

    In this episode I go over the lesson found on https://teachingenglishisfun.com/esl-csi-a-modal-drawing-activity/ It is very visual so please follow along on the site!

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This is a podcast by teachers for teachers. Follow along with the corresponding web pages at TeachingEnglishisFun.com

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Jim

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