Author: Dr. Shane Dixon
Contributor: EIV Education
Type: Practical Teaching Manual
Audience: Prospective and current teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL/ESL/EFL).
Description:
This manual provides teachers with 100 practical TESOL activities, strategies, and classroom techniques aligned with the communicative approach. It is designed to make English language learning interactive, engaging, and meaningful. The book avoids heavy theory and instead focuses on tried-and-true classroom practices that teachers can use immediately.
Organization:
- Part 1 – Common TESOL Activities: A “Top Ten” list plus categorized subsections for the four core skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, along with vocabulary activities and icebreakers.
- Part 2 – Lesson Planning Activities: Provides a clear model for structuring lessons, including warm-ups, presenting instructions, guided practice, and independent practice.
- Part 3 – Templates & Resources: Ready-to-use printable worksheets (Cloze, Venn Diagram, Character Map, Sentence Starters, etc.) for classroom use.
Use Case:
Ideal for ESL/EFL teachers worldwide who want a practical toolkit. The activities are suitable for different levels and can be adapted for both small and large classes. Teachers are encouraged to share, adapt, and expand the activities to suit their learners.
✨ This resource is made available on VTJ’s Resource Hub with the contribution of EIV Education.