ESL teaching resources

When to Use Native Language in the Classroom

As ESL teachers we have all heard it before. “Don’t use native language in the classroom. English only.” As an ESL teacher in my 7th year, I have heard this countless times from administrators and fellow teachers. I used to hear it so much that I was afraid to use even a bit of Spanish …

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ESL Classroom Resources

Let’s face it, the idea of teaching a whole new language to a child is completely overwhelming. If you are teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) it can be pretty scary at the beginning of the year. For me, the question that pops into my mind is always, where do I start? The answer …

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