How to Enrich Your English Vocabulary You likely have been trying to figure out how to enrich your English vocabulary, no matter what level you are. While many people now use phone apps to get on top of new vocabulary, some have gone back to using flashcards and notebooks. In this month’s language lab, Kevin… Continue reading How to Enrich Your English Vocabulary
Category: English Teaching Resources
Transformative English teaching resources to enrich your students’ learning experience.
Funny Irish Quotes and Sayings
Funny Irish Quotes and Sayings They say the Irish are the nation of storytellers, and yes, many have the gift of the gab. Sometimes sad, often funny, and always on point, the funny Irish quotes you find here will make you smile at the very least. The quotes originate in the Irish language, some with… Continue reading Funny Irish Quotes and Sayings
Christmas Language Lab
Christmas Language Lab The Christmas Holidays are almost here! The anticipation of what we will do at/on/over Christmas is palpable. Consider the previous sentence, all prepositions work, with each referring to a slightly different period of time. Prepositions of time can be confusing. Here is a quick explainer of three common prepositions of time: At… Continue reading Christmas Language Lab
Universal Design Learning Explained
Universal Design Learning Explained As education evolves and scientists and teachers search for optimum ways to educate children and adults, the focus has shifted toward the learner. Rather than finding innovative ways to present information and impart knowledge, teachers are now placing individual learners at the centre using the universal design learning framework. Universal design… Continue reading Universal Design Learning Explained
Irish Myths, Legends, Stories
Irish Myths, Legends, Stories From Cú Chullain and the Children of Lir to the Salmon of Knowledge, Irish myths, legends, stories continue to captivate generation after generation. The nation of storytellers possesses a well of gripping tales for a modern-day global audience, with central themes as relevant as ever. The heroes of Irish folklore overcome… Continue reading Irish Myths, Legends, Stories
Teaching Kids About Ireland
Teaching Kids About Ireland When teaching kids about Ireland, you can choose many different focal points. Language teachers may choose storytelling whereas history teachers will no doubt prioritise Ireland’s fight for independence. The Emerald Isle conjures scope for engaging activities, delivering gripping stories and buckets of classroom craic. Between the many famous writers and poets,… Continue reading Teaching Kids About Ireland
ESL Games for Kids – Resources for Teachers and Parents
ESL Games for Kids – Resources for Teachers and Parents When it comes to learning a new language, kids outshine adults every time. We have all witnessed how effortlessly kids become bi- or even tri-lingual. Their affinity for sounds, curiosity, and chattiness translate into powerful learning. With a subconscious and playful trial-and-error approach, kids quickly… Continue reading ESL Games for Kids – Resources for Teachers and Parents
Adult ESL Activities
Adult ESL Activities As an ESL teacher or lecturer, you always search for ways to innovate your classroom. The degree to which your students engage determines the incline of their learning curve, the more captivating your lessons, the more meaningful and productive their learning experience. Today’s ESL resources combine traditional language learning, technology, and innovative… Continue reading Adult ESL Activities
Best Language Teaching Methods
Best Language Teaching Methods Go back 75 years, and people will tell you about verb drills, vocabulary quizzes, hours and hours of grammar drudgery, and translation-based level tests. But language tuition has come a long way since then. Scientific research has helped to develop the most effective and transformative teaching methodologies by studying language acquisition,… Continue reading Best Language Teaching Methods
Learning English Through Drama
This is a piece written by Kashi, one of our teachers, March 2018, about the benefits of using dramatic devices to enhance language learning in Atlantic Language Galway. You can also listen to her students talking about their experience learning English through drama above. After a full morning of Halloween activities, with students sleepy from… Continue reading Learning English Through Drama