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    Please Say Something! 25 Proven Ways to Get Through an Hour of ESL Teaching: Teaching ESL, #3
    English Last: True Accounts of Teaching in China: Teaching ESL, #2
    English Rocks! 101 ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plans: Teaching ESL, #1
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    Teaching ESL Series

    By Greg Strandberg

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    About this series

    Um…ugh…alright…well…uh...um…

    What are you going to do when you get in that ESL classroom for the very first time?

    You can stutter and flounder about and generally come off as someone that doesn’t know what you’re doing. Or you can pick up this book and learn all kinds of strategies that will help you in the ESL classroom, and outside of it.

    Having trouble keeping students interested? Are those mixed-ability levels driving you crazy? Feel like the walking dead because you haven’t eaten enough? Thinking of getting some extra tutoring work on the side?

    Keeping Sane asks all those questions and then answers them, giving you thoughts and ideas on what you’re doing now as an ESL teacher, and how you could be doing it better.

    It all means fewer headaches for you and teaching days you no longer dread. Pick up this book for ideas to make your ESL teaching time better, you’ll be happy you did and your students will learn more too.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGreg Strandberg
    Release dateApr 21, 2013
    Please Say Something! 25 Proven Ways to Get Through an Hour of ESL Teaching: Teaching ESL, #3
    English Last: True Accounts of Teaching in China: Teaching ESL, #2
    English Rocks! 101 ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plans: Teaching ESL, #1

    Titles in the series (8)

    • 1

      English Rocks! 101 ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plans: Teaching ESL, #1
      English Rocks! 101 ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plans: Teaching ESL, #1

      English Rocks! 101 ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plans: Teaching ESL, #1

      Greg Strandberg
      5/5 - 4 ratings
      5/5 - 4 ratings

      They’re bored, they’re tired, and they’d rather be anywhere else. That’s no way to teach an ESL class, and no way to spend your time teaching abroad. So why not get things moving and shaking with something they actually like for a change? You can do just that with English Rocks! 101 ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plans. Make your ESL class the most popular in school today with 101 lesson ideas presented with 112 pictures to help explain them. Your students will love you, and your time as an ESL teacher will finally be headache-free. So toss out that ESL textbook and burn those boring English grammar sheets. Let your class find out why learning English Rocks!

      They’re bored, they’re tired, and they’d rather be anywhere else. That’s no way to teach an ESL class, and no way to spend your time teaching abroad. So why not get things moving and shaking with something they actually like for a change? You can do just that with English Rocks! 101 ESL Games, Activities, and Lesson Plans. Make your ESL class the most popular in school today with 101 lesson ideas presented with 112 pictures to help explain them. Your students will love you, and your time as an ESL teacher will finally be headache-free. So toss out that ESL textbook and burn those boring English grammar sheets. Let your class find out why learning English Rocks!

    • 3

      Please Say Something! 25 Proven Ways to Get Through an Hour of ESL Teaching: Teaching ESL, #3
      Please Say Something! 25 Proven Ways to Get Through an Hour of ESL Teaching: Teaching ESL, #3

      Please Say Something! 25 Proven Ways to Get Through an Hour of ESL Teaching: Teaching ESL, #3

      Greg Strandberg
      4/5 - 4 ratings
      4/5 - 4 ratings

      There’s nothing worse than walking into a room of silent students. Have you ever tried to get through an hour, or God forbid three, with a class of students that won’t talk? I’ve had classes clam-up on me and try not to talk. And I’ve had more classes than I can count where all you’ll get are one-word answers, maybe a sentence at most. It’s tough, and it really wears down on you. And that’s why I wrote this short book that gives you 25 proven ways to teach ESL. I’ve used each and every one of these ideas in my own ESL classes over the 5 years I was a teacher in China. I know they work because I’ve used them successfully and I’ve taught them to other teachers so they can use them successfully too – and they do. Now I want to teach them to you. You’ll no longer dread going to class and those headaches will be a thing of the past. Get your students talking, having fun, and learning English in no time. Get this book today!

      There’s nothing worse than walking into a room of silent students. Have you ever tried to get through an hour, or God forbid three, with a class of students that won’t talk? I’ve had classes clam-up on me and try not to talk. And I’ve had more classes than I can count where all you’ll get are one-word answers, maybe a sentence at most. It’s tough, and it really wears down on you. And that’s why I wrote this short book that gives you 25 proven ways to teach ESL. I’ve used each and every one of these ideas in my own ESL classes over the 5 years I was a teacher in China. I know they work because I’ve used them successfully and I’ve taught them to other teachers so they can use them successfully too – and they do. Now I want to teach them to you. You’ll no longer dread going to class and those headaches will be a thing of the past. Get your students talking, having fun, and learning English in no time. Get this book today!

    • 2

      English Last: True Accounts of Teaching in China: Teaching ESL, #2
      English Last: True Accounts of Teaching in China: Teaching ESL, #2

      English Last: True Accounts of Teaching in China: Teaching ESL, #2

      Greg Strandberg
      1/5 - 1 rating
      1/5 - 1 rating

      When it comes to teaching in China, money’s first and English is last. Education takes a backseat to entertainment, and learning isn’t nearly as important as having fun. If you’re planning on teaching in China you need to know this. This book gives it to you straight. I spent 5 years teaching English in China. If you want to know how to teach ESL classes, I’ll tell you what works and what doesn’t so you don’t waste a lot of time. If you want to know how to have popular classes that students love, I’ll give you the secret formula. And if you want to know which teaching jobs will make you the most money in China, I’ll fill you in on the details. It’s all in this spellbinding book! If you’re already teaching in China this book is great for you. I’ll tell you how you can find a better job or make your current job easier. You’ll get all the dazzling tips and tricks to be the best at teaching ESL in China. You’ll learn everything you need to know when it comes to teaching English in China when you buy this book. Public schools, English training centers, kindergartens, and private tutoring will all be discussed in detail. English First (EF) and the Center for Teaching and Learning in China (CTLC) are both profiled. So what are you waiting for? No other book out there will give you the low-down on what it’s like to teach in China. English Last is your ticket to teaching success in China – buy your copy now!

      When it comes to teaching in China, money’s first and English is last. Education takes a backseat to entertainment, and learning isn’t nearly as important as having fun. If you’re planning on teaching in China you need to know this. This book gives it to you straight. I spent 5 years teaching English in China. If you want to know how to teach ESL classes, I’ll tell you what works and what doesn’t so you don’t waste a lot of time. If you want to know how to have popular classes that students love, I’ll give you the secret formula. And if you want to know which teaching jobs will make you the most money in China, I’ll fill you in on the details. It’s all in this spellbinding book! If you’re already teaching in China this book is great for you. I’ll tell you how you can find a better job or make your current job easier. You’ll get all the dazzling tips and tricks to be the best at teaching ESL in China. You’ll learn everything you need to know when it comes to teaching English in China when you buy this book. Public schools, English training centers, kindergartens, and private tutoring will all be discussed in detail. English First (EF) and the Center for Teaching and Learning in China (CTLC) are both profiled. So what are you waiting for? No other book out there will give you the low-down on what it’s like to teach in China. English Last is your ticket to teaching success in China – buy your copy now!

    • 4

      Teaching Abroad: Teaching ESL, #4
      Teaching Abroad: Teaching ESL, #4

      Teaching Abroad: Teaching ESL, #4

      Greg Strandberg
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      Living and teaching abroad! Oh, it sounds so wonderful, and it can be, but it can also be quite the challenge. That’s why you found this book, and you’re looking at it for one of three reasons: You’re thinking of teaching abroad; You’re already overseas teaching ESL or TEFL; You’re back home wondering what to do now. Making the move to being an ESL teacher is great – you’re excited about new people, places and experiences. What do you need to know to succeed? What works, what doesn’t, and why? For 5 years I was living and teaching English in Shenzhen, China. From 2008 to 2013 I taught all manner of kids and adults and quickly found out what worked and what didn’t. I’ll tell you that here. Teaching ESL can be quite rewarding, and it can also be quite frustrating. Making the move from being an ESL teacher is awesome – you’re excited about seeing old friends and getting your life started. What’s the best way to go about doing that? In 2013 I moved back to America. I’ve gone the full circle from knowing nothing about living and teaching abroad to coming back home after many years of doing it. What’s more, I’m succeeding back in America, not just puttering to get by. Teaching Abroad will tell you about the ESL profession, whether it’s getting into it, working at it, or getting away from it. You’ll also get a good idea of how to help your students get to America as exchange students. This book takes my experiences and the experiences of others to highlight each of the areas and stages you’ll go through as a teacher. So whether you want to take the plunge or are thinking of getting out of the water, read this book. Find out what works, what doesn’t, and why, when it comes to teaching English and living abroad.

      Living and teaching abroad! Oh, it sounds so wonderful, and it can be, but it can also be quite the challenge. That’s why you found this book, and you’re looking at it for one of three reasons: You’re thinking of teaching abroad; You’re already overseas teaching ESL or TEFL; You’re back home wondering what to do now. Making the move to being an ESL teacher is great – you’re excited about new people, places and experiences. What do you need to know to succeed? What works, what doesn’t, and why? For 5 years I was living and teaching English in Shenzhen, China. From 2008 to 2013 I taught all manner of kids and adults and quickly found out what worked and what didn’t. I’ll tell you that here. Teaching ESL can be quite rewarding, and it can also be quite frustrating. Making the move from being an ESL teacher is awesome – you’re excited about seeing old friends and getting your life started. What’s the best way to go about doing that? In 2013 I moved back to America. I’ve gone the full circle from knowing nothing about living and teaching abroad to coming back home after many years of doing it. What’s more, I’m succeeding back in America, not just puttering to get by. Teaching Abroad will tell you about the ESL profession, whether it’s getting into it, working at it, or getting away from it. You’ll also get a good idea of how to help your students get to America as exchange students. This book takes my experiences and the experiences of others to highlight each of the areas and stages you’ll go through as a teacher. So whether you want to take the plunge or are thinking of getting out of the water, read this book. Find out what works, what doesn’t, and why, when it comes to teaching English and living abroad.

    • 5

      Teaching English: 10 Proven Ways to Make Shy Students Talk Now: Teaching ESL, #5
      Teaching English: 10 Proven Ways to Make Shy Students Talk Now: Teaching ESL, #5

      Teaching English: 10 Proven Ways to Make Shy Students Talk Now: Teaching ESL, #5

      Greg Strandberg
      3/5 - 1 rating
      3/5 - 1 rating

      What do you do when none of your English students will talk? How do you convince shy students to say more than 2 words? Why on earth did you decide to become an ESL teacher? I’ve asked myself those questions before, many times in fact during the 5 years I was an ESL teacher in China. It sucked. If the students weren’t talking they were usually misbehaving. The students that were talking I was getting sick of hearing from. And the shy students that wanted to learn but couldn’t get excited or courageous enough to say anything? They probably suffered the most. Thankfully that didn’t last long, just about 2 years. Oh, but you’re just teaching ESL for 1 year, right? And I’m willing to bet you might even be halfway through your contract too! So you don’t have the luxury of time like I did. No, you need something now. That’s what you’ll get with this book. It’s a simple guide detailing strategies you can employ in your class tomorrow, strategies that will get those shy students talking. What do you do when none of your English students will talk? Listen to someone who’s been there before and discovered how to overcome it – get this book now!

      What do you do when none of your English students will talk? How do you convince shy students to say more than 2 words? Why on earth did you decide to become an ESL teacher? I’ve asked myself those questions before, many times in fact during the 5 years I was an ESL teacher in China. It sucked. If the students weren’t talking they were usually misbehaving. The students that were talking I was getting sick of hearing from. And the shy students that wanted to learn but couldn’t get excited or courageous enough to say anything? They probably suffered the most. Thankfully that didn’t last long, just about 2 years. Oh, but you’re just teaching ESL for 1 year, right? And I’m willing to bet you might even be halfway through your contract too! So you don’t have the luxury of time like I did. No, you need something now. That’s what you’ll get with this book. It’s a simple guide detailing strategies you can employ in your class tomorrow, strategies that will get those shy students talking. What do you do when none of your English students will talk? Listen to someone who’s been there before and discovered how to overcome it – get this book now!

    • 8

      Fun English: 10 Fast and Easy ESL Games: Teaching ESL, #8
      Fun English: 10 Fast and Easy ESL Games: Teaching ESL, #8

      Fun English: 10 Fast and Easy ESL Games: Teaching ESL, #8

      Greg Strandberg
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      These ten games serve as a starting point for your ESL career. Whether you’re just starting out for a year, or plan to teach ESL for awhile, these games will work wonders when you have nothing else to do, but still way too much time to do it in. Yep, I’m talking about the worst thing that can happen to you as a teacher – standing in front of a class with nothing to do. It happened to me more times than I’d care to admit, but it also allowed me to come up with these 10 fast and easy ESL games. If you’re just getting started on summer courses, watch out – that’s a whole new ballgame! It’s going to be tough working in a training center all day, six days a week, but you can do it – I did. And with these games, you’ll do it a lot more easily. I want to help you because when I was a teacher, there was often no one helping me. It sucked, and it shouldn’t be that way for you as well. Get these games and make your ESL classes fun again!

      These ten games serve as a starting point for your ESL career. Whether you’re just starting out for a year, or plan to teach ESL for awhile, these games will work wonders when you have nothing else to do, but still way too much time to do it in. Yep, I’m talking about the worst thing that can happen to you as a teacher – standing in front of a class with nothing to do. It happened to me more times than I’d care to admit, but it also allowed me to come up with these 10 fast and easy ESL games. If you’re just getting started on summer courses, watch out – that’s a whole new ballgame! It’s going to be tough working in a training center all day, six days a week, but you can do it – I did. And with these games, you’ll do it a lot more easily. I want to help you because when I was a teacher, there was often no one helping me. It sucked, and it shouldn’t be that way for you as well. Get these games and make your ESL classes fun again!

    • 5

      Teaching English: 101 ESL PowerPoint Ideas That Get Students Talking: Teaching ESL, #5
      Teaching English: 101 ESL PowerPoint Ideas That Get Students Talking: Teaching ESL, #5

      Teaching English: 101 ESL PowerPoint Ideas That Get Students Talking: Teaching ESL, #5

      Greg Strandberg
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      ESL is visual, and Microsoft PowerPoint works great at showing a class of English students something visually. Teaching with PowerPoint is great for showing pictures, explaining vocabulary words, and highlighting simple English sentences. And with PowerPoint you get tons of game ideas, all of which get students talking. This book will give you 101 different ESL PowerPoint ideas with more than 250 different pictures to explain them. These are ideas you can use in your English classes right now. What’s more, you can get 10 of the PowerPoints for free on my website, www.esladventure.com, right now. On top of that I’ll give you the links to 10 more ESL PowerPoints, lessons and games your students will love. That’s a huge help, yours with this book! Get your students excited in class. See measurable results in their English language skills. Make teaching English fun again. Get this book for your ESL classroom today!

      ESL is visual, and Microsoft PowerPoint works great at showing a class of English students something visually. Teaching with PowerPoint is great for showing pictures, explaining vocabulary words, and highlighting simple English sentences. And with PowerPoint you get tons of game ideas, all of which get students talking. This book will give you 101 different ESL PowerPoint ideas with more than 250 different pictures to explain them. These are ideas you can use in your English classes right now. What’s more, you can get 10 of the PowerPoints for free on my website, www.esladventure.com, right now. On top of that I’ll give you the links to 10 more ESL PowerPoints, lessons and games your students will love. That’s a huge help, yours with this book! Get your students excited in class. See measurable results in their English language skills. Make teaching English fun again. Get this book for your ESL classroom today!

    • 9

      Keeping Sane: English Teaching Strategies for ESL Teachers: Teaching ESL, #9
      Keeping Sane: English Teaching Strategies for ESL Teachers: Teaching ESL, #9

      Keeping Sane: English Teaching Strategies for ESL Teachers: Teaching ESL, #9

      Greg Strandberg
      4/5 - 2 ratings
      4/5 - 2 ratings

      Um…ugh…alright…well…uh...um… What are you going to do when you get in that ESL classroom for the very first time? You can stutter and flounder about and generally come off as someone that doesn’t know what you’re doing. Or you can pick up this book and learn all kinds of strategies that will help you in the ESL classroom, and outside of it. Having trouble keeping students interested? Are those mixed-ability levels driving you crazy? Feel like the walking dead because you haven’t eaten enough? Thinking of getting some extra tutoring work on the side? Keeping Sane asks all those questions and then answers them, giving you thoughts and ideas on what you’re doing now as an ESL teacher, and how you could be doing it better. It all means fewer headaches for you and teaching days you no longer dread. Pick up this book for ideas to make your ESL teaching time better, you’ll be happy you did and your students will learn more too.

      Um…ugh…alright…well…uh...um… What are you going to do when you get in that ESL classroom for the very first time? You can stutter and flounder about and generally come off as someone that doesn’t know what you’re doing. Or you can pick up this book and learn all kinds of strategies that will help you in the ESL classroom, and outside of it. Having trouble keeping students interested? Are those mixed-ability levels driving you crazy? Feel like the walking dead because you haven’t eaten enough? Thinking of getting some extra tutoring work on the side? Keeping Sane asks all those questions and then answers them, giving you thoughts and ideas on what you’re doing now as an ESL teacher, and how you could be doing it better. It all means fewer headaches for you and teaching days you no longer dread. Pick up this book for ideas to make your ESL teaching time better, you’ll be happy you did and your students will learn more too.

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    Greg Strandberg

    Greg Strandberg was born and raised in Helena, Montana. He graduated from the University of Montana in 2008 with a BA in History.When the American economy began to collapse Greg quickly moved to China, where he became a slave for the English language industry. After five years of that nonsense he returned to Montana in June, 2013.When not writing his blogs, novels, or web content for others, Greg enjoys reading, hiking, biking, and spending time with his wife and young son.

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