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Why ESL Teachers Love Ready-to-Use Lessons

As an online ESL teacher, lesson prep can take so much time. I used to spend hours searching for activities, games, puppets and ways to keep students engaged.

Recently, I’ve been using English Bright ESL, and it’s made teaching so much easier. It helps me focus more on my students instead of spending too long preparing materials.

Some of the latest features I’ve been enjoying include:

Click-and-teach interactive lessons

Online stories, homework and flashcards

Puppet videos and rewards

Structured lesson flow for smooth classes

It’s perfect for busy ESL teachers who want to save prep time but still keep lessons fun and engaging!

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My learners had so much fun with English Bright's interactive ESL games! 😀

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I Started Reading This to My ESL Students… and the Whole Class Went Silent

As an ESL teacher, there are few moments more magical than when an entire class falls silent—not from boredom, but from pure engagement. That rare hush happened in my classroom one winter morning, and it all started with a short, simple story for kids: Rusty’s Snowy Day.

I hadn’t planned anything fancy—just a short, original story to warm up the class. But what happened next surprised me… and reminded me just how powerful storytelling for ESL learners can be, especially when using age-appropriate stories for kids. 

Read more https://englishbrightesl.com/stories-forkids/

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English Exercises for Preschool: STOP Doing This!

I used to make this one huge mistake in my ESL preschool classes—and once I fixed it, everything changed. Let me save you the struggle!

Teaching ESL to preschoolers can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. If your young learners seem distracted, frustrated, or unengaged, you might be making some common mistakes without even realizing it. Here are the top things to STOP doing—and what to do instead—to make your preschool English exercises more effective and enjoyable.

1. STOP Using Too Much Teacher Talk

Preschoolers, especially those learning a new language, have short attention spans. If you’re spending too much time explaining activities, they will quickly lose interest.

Read more https://englishbrightesl.com/english-exercises-for-preschool-stop-doing-this/

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ESL Alphabet: The Secret to Teaching the Alphabet (That Most ESL Teachers Overlook)

Teaching the alphabet to ESL students might seem straightforward—just introduce the letters, have students repeat them, and drill until they stick, right? Wrong.

The real secret to teaching the alphabet effectively isn’t just about repetition or memorization. It’s about making letters meaningful, interactive, and connected to real-world language use.

If your students struggle to remember letters or get bored with traditional methods, it’s time to rethink your approach. Here’s what most ESL teachers overlook—and how you can fix it.

Teaching the ESL Alphabet in Context

Many ESL teachers focus on teaching the alphabet in isolation, going from A to Z with little connection to words or sounds students actually use. But letters alone don’t mean much to beginners.

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 ESL Alphabet: The Secret to Teaching the Alphabet (That Most ESL Teachers Overlook) Article - English Bright ESL

 ESL Alphabet: The Secret to Teaching the Alphabet (That Most ESL Teachers Overlook) Article - English Bright ESL