They gave me a lot of recommendations. Especially on weekends the breakfast was extraordinary! Valerio Preisig, Switzerland, September They are a very lovely family. They helped me a lot and answered every question I had.
The house was clean the whole time. Clarissa Marlene Schwilk, Germany, August Our host showed a lot of interest in us and asked a lot of questions which made us feel totally welcome.
And the food was delicious and well-balanced. Melanie Huber, Germany, August The most interesting part of my stay was to meet my host Linda, who is a very interesting and nice person. She introduced me to her friends and shared with me her daily life. Cristina Romero, France, August I felt like home, really nice atmosphere.
I arrived late and they were waiting for me. I enjoyed speaking with them after dinner. Everything was as clean as my own home. The food was really good and she also taught me how to cook. They also gave me good recommendations about what to do and where to eat. Tracey was very welcoming and kind, always helpful without even having to ask.
She gave me very good tips to enter museums and other places without waiting at the entrance. Natalina Siffert-Fiori, Brazil, May Jeannine, Switzerland, March Emily is a really kind and nice person. I enjoyed staying in her home so much! She welcomed me very warmly and I felt comfortable all the time I stayed with her. Plus her cooking is amazing! Alexandra Hafner, Germany, November Josep Paba Escuer, Spain, February They gave us good advice.
We have done a lot of visits with Rich. It was very interesting. Laura Schmaeler, Germany, September Stephanie Hanel, Germany, June Rie Sasaki, Japan, May They are professional, nice, happy, and always smiling.
Everyone is really kind and helpful. Everyone knows your name and smiles at you. Khadija Benaissi, France, November The staff are all friendly and so nice.
I see this is a good workplace for the staff, and it is important to offer a good environment for the students to learn. I really appreciated the help at school. I think not every school helps the students so much and so fast. Simone Herzog, Switzerland, July Thank you for helping me not only at school, but in NY in general. Very friendly and easy-going!
They make students feel comfortable about speaking English with staff and other students. Bruno La Regina, Brazil, June Maria Vittoria Scebba, Italy, May They are very kind and give good advice. Thank you so much for everything. You are so helpful, open-minded, curious, kind, and I felt in good hands. Silke Kampfmeier, Germany, May Madison is one of the kindest people I have ever met. From day one she was so warm-hearted to every student.
Benjamin Schiehl, Germany, March Everyone is really nice, friendly, cheerful. Thank you for making this experience for unforgettable! Lucia Perez Barhumi, Peru, February Thibault Genton, Switzerland, February My current mission is to empower language learners through cultural awareness and language acquisition. What is your favorite pastime when you are not working?
Is there a good language learning tip that you give to your students? It adapts to the changing times and it is therefore helpful to learn language chunks how a native would say things instead. Where to start!? Years teaching: I have been teaching English for 6 years. University: B. Hometown: Oshkosh, WI. Yes, I lived and taught in Busan, South Korea for 4 years. Honestly, I love the performance aspect of teaching. Meeting and interacting with students and watching them progress is great too.
Find any and every possible way to immerse yourself in the language. Something about you that would surprise your students My sister and I were born four years apart, but we share the same birthday February 10th.
We also share our birthday with our sister-in-law. How did you start teaching ESL? I decided to become a teacher after graduating from college. I was living abroad, taking Hebrew classes. Also, I had been a journalism student in college, and this seemed like it would be another great way to ask questions to people from different backgrounds.
When I came home, I applied to graduate school, and started teaching at a language school in Manhattan. Um… They might be surprised to learn that I know how to juggle. Have you ever lived outside of the United States?
I lived in Israel for half a year. Taking long walks and exploring the city. Have fun with it! I have lived and taught in both Vietnam and South Africa. Is there a good language learning tip you give your students? If you are not afraid to laugh at and with everything, including yourself, you will find that it is much easier to foster your English language identity.
Is there a hidden gem in New York that you would recommend to students? The Chelsea galleries are the best and most affordable way to see art in the city. Keep a journal, and write in it as often as possible. I play guitar, piano, and harmonica. Teaching teaches me everyday. In my classroom, I learn about the world, my students, and even myself. That is how my New York adventure started. Two weeks in New York including flights, a language course at BSL and accommodation in a host family — all for free!
The first prize drawing of my life and then the top prize! Although a little bit tired I was very excited and curious to meet my host mother and see the accommodation. My first impression was definitely very positive! When I arrived at my new home for the following two weeks I was welcomed by my lovely host mummy Sharon. She showed me around the house and the neighbourhood. Many families live here in Park Slope and there are many little shops second hand, antiques and accessories , bars and restaurants.
Prospect Park is also nearby. After a restless first night due to jet lag! I took the subway to the school. I was given a very friendly welcome at the school but the view from the window beat everything!
After calming down we introduced ourselves. Chatting to each other in English seemed so much easier here than at home. After a written and oral level test we were assigned to our classes.
The level of English varied a lot among the students but there was a suitable class for everyone. During the break in the morning people gather in the kitchen for coffee and it is easy to start a conversation with students from other classes. People from France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Argentina, Netherlands, Japan, Germany — it is a motley mixture of nationalities and everyone laughs a lot.
The school is small and has a family-run atmosphere. Richard, the school director, knows every student by name and the team is always helpful with questions regarding the school, accommodation or New York in general. We also had a lot of fun with the teachers during the lessons. Unfortunately, my English was a bit rusty since I had only needed it on a few occasions at work. It was therefore very beneficial that our teacher Gabi — who proclaims herself to be a grammar Nazi — jumpstarted my English again.
There were several activities after school such as excursions to Brooklyn Bridge, a visit to a museum, and a Broadway tour as well as a Broadway musical. I went out a lot with my classmates.
And of course, the girls went shopping together. We went out to eat in Chinatown and had an Octoberfest beer at a bar in Brooklyn sorry, I am from Munich and Bavarian beer is just the best in the world. My time in New York went by incredibly fast, although I felt at the same time as if I had been there for months. The daily commute to the school and back home felt familiar very quickly and I was even able to help tourists find their way through the subway labyrinth.
Two weeks in New York, however, were also very exhausting. You really need a break in Central Park to escape all the noise and hustle and bustle. We were all wistful when we said our good byes on the last day at school. Culture , English Resources. Leave a comment. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Name Email Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Subscribe and follow. English Resources. Subscribe to our Newsletter.
Approved by CSN in Sweden. Chris Kahn. Always finding new challenges A good language learning tip for your students? Try to think in the target language Something about you that would surprise your students I speak Japanese.
Baise Seyhan. Trevor Adams. English Teacher Years teaching: I have been teaching English for 4 years. Hometown: Denver, Colorado What is your favorite thing about teaching? What they are saying about our Junior Program.
I have learnt so much with her. Albert is a fantastic leader! The best experience! There was a lot of fun! What they are saying about our classes. I think I learned how to really learn a language! Laura Lumbresa Sarrias, Spain, November Although 2 weeks were short period, I believe that I learned a lot of things at your class, not only English as a language but also how to behave in the global business situation.
Kazuhiro Hosaka, Japan, October I think the business class is very well structured. But, with some practice, this can be a fun way to improve your English vocabulary. Greek to Me offers you the chance to learn more about English roots the words or word elements, usually from Greek or Latin, that English words were created from. Board games give you the chance to play with other English learners. This can make learning more motivating and also lets you practice your English conversation skills.
Boggle is a fun game to play alone or with a group of friends. The goal is to create words by connecting letters on the Boggle board. First, shake the board and display the mixed up letters.
Set the timer and then start writing down all of the English words you can create from the letters on the board. In the traditional game, words can only be formed by connecting letters that are next to one another. But, to practice even further, you could bend the rules and use any letters on the board to make your English words. Similar to a crossword puzzle, Bananagrams is another game that lets you practice spelling English words. This game is played with multiple people.
Each player takes a certain number of letter tiles. Start using these letters to build connecting words. This game lets you practice reading, spelling and writing English words. To learn a specific type of vocabulary, you could set parameters limits, restrictions on your game.
For example, consider setting a theme , such as food or animals, and only building words that fit in that theme. Word-lovers will enjoy playing homonym games, doing prefix puzzles, having fun with antonyms and synonyms and counting syllables. The engaging games and activities on this site are divided into thematic vocabulary units , and can be played through in order to build up a solid foundation of basic language.
ESL Kidstuff. Young learners can find lots of free games for practising English at ESLkidstuff. With alphabet games and counting games , the level and content are particularly suited to very young kids and beginners. Grammar Ninja. This is a great game for kids and even playful adults to learn and practice the different part of speech.
Players who throw a ninja star at the wrong word get to watch the whole thing explode. English Club. Everyone sends the organiser two unlikely truths about themselves e. The players are then split into two teams and given a series of notecards, which they are not allowed to look at. Play then starts with the first player reading out whatever is on their first card.
If they guess correctly, they get a point; if not, the player gets a point. This then goes around the players and the teams until everyone has had a chance to read at least one card though you could do two or three depending on how many players you have.
Whoever has the most points at the end wins. You speak for a short while about something you may know lots about, or may have to bluff your way through, and then other people ask you questions to try and call your bluff. The difference, of course, is that this is a lot more fun — the unlikely truths tend to be quite funny stories, and someone trying and failing to bluff their way through a particularly dodgy lie can be good fun too. Do you have any suggestions for games and puzzles that helped you learn English?
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