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Using Error Logs to Improve ESL Student Accuracy
🎯 Introduction Students often repeat the same language mistakes because they forget corrections quickly. Error logs provide a simple system for tracking and reflecting on recurring mistakes. This post explains how TEFL teachers can use error logs to promote independent learning and long-term accuracy. 📄 Why It Matters / Why It Works Errors are valuable data. When students track their own mistakes, they become more aware of patterns in grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation.
teikmike
21 hours ago1 min read


Teaching ESL Through Micro-Presentations for Fluency Development
🎯 Introduction Long presentations can overwhelm ESL learners, especially at lower proficiency levels. Micro-presentations—short, focused speaking tasks—help students build fluency without pressure. This post shows TEFL teachers how to use brief presentation formats to increase speaking time, confidence, and clarity. 📄 Why It Matters / Why It Works Fluency develops through repeated, manageable speaking opportunities. Micro-presentations reduce anxiety by limiting time and na
teikmike
21 hours ago1 min read


Using Simple Rubrics to Guide ESL Student Performance
🎯 Introduction Students perform better when expectations are clear. Simple rubrics help ESL learners understand what successful speaking or writing looks like. This post explains how TEFL teachers can use clear, student-friendly rubrics to improve performance without increasing grading pressure. 📄 Why It Matters / Why It Works Many ESL students don’t know what teachers are listening or looking for. Rubrics make expectations visible. When learners understand criteria such as
teikmike
Jan 301 min read


Teaching ESL Speaking Through Cultural Turn-Taking Awareness
🎯 Introduction Many ESL learners know what to say but struggle with when to say it. Interrupting too early, waiting too long, or missing cues can make conversations uncomfortable. This post shows TEFL teachers how to teach cultural turn-taking awareness so students can participate more naturally in English conversations. 📄 Why It Matters / Why It Works Turn-taking rules vary across cultures. In some contexts, overlap shows engagement; in others, it feels rude. ESL learners
teikmike
Jan 302 min read
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