Teaching English as a second language can be extremely rewarding, from introducing students to the ins and outs of reading, speaking, and writing to witnessing them learn and grow more confident in themselves. It is always exciting to see ESL students engage with others and apply the new knowledge they've learned in the classroom during their conversations. But teaching a new language to a student is about more than just technical skills like grammar - it's about integrating them into a new culture and way of life. If you're teaching ESL/Conversations classes, use these everyday English worksheets to expose them to engaging conversations, cultural tips, and commonly-used phrases that will help them master English.
Telling time is one of the most basic skills taught in ESL, but it's also one of the most-used when it comes to English phrases. Think about when you visit a place where people speak another language. It's very common for a stranger to ask someone what time it is. This worksheet goes over all the vocabulary and phrases that someone would need to know to discuss the time. And what about the 12-hour clock vs. the 24-hour one? While most of the world goes off the 24-hour clock, American English is based on 12 hours, so this resource will teach students how to easily make that transition.
One of the most perplexing parts of learning a new language is the slang. From 'sup to okie-dokie, Americans have goofy ways of saying the most common phrases, and ESL students will love getting to know these terms and incorproate them into their vocabularly. This is a simple, yet comprehensive guide that covers how to say hello, goodbye, how are you?, good, bad, and more in English slang. Teachers can use this as a fun warmer or as an extra resource to hand out to students for extra practice.
