For native speakers but accessible to our students even at the lower levels. Fun! And a good review of the common spelling issues (their/they're/there , you're/your, etc.)

Speaking and listening teachers -- this is definitely a site worth taking a look at. It will work with all the computers in the computer lab (I confirmed the new headsets worked by using it) AND all computers have headsets with mics. There are LOTS of speaking activities you can do with this!

A large variety of short videos to provoke discussion or debate on controversial topics. Good resources for Levels 5 & 6. Take a look! "How Islam Began -- in Under 10 Minutes" could be a interesting view.

Another good site for self study and possible supplemental class use, especially for Level 1 & 2.

Beginning self-guided English lessons. Free to students. Quite a lot of components. Good for at home / computer lab practice for Level 1 & Level 2 students.

Beginning self-guided English lessons. Free to students. Quite a lot of components. Good for at home / computer lab practice for Level 1 & Level 2 students.

At an International Level: Films For Action uses the power of film to raise awareness of important social, environmental, and media-related issues not covered by the mainstream news. Our goal is to provide citizens with the information and perspectives essential to creating a more just, sustainable, and democratic society. Our website has cataloged over 1500 of the best films and videos that can be watched free online.

At an International Level: Films For Action uses the power of film to raise awareness of important social, environmental, and media-related issues not covered by the mainstream news. Our goal is to provide citizens with the information and perspectives essential to creating a more just, sustainable, and democratic society. Our website has cataloged over 1500 of the best films and videos that can be watched free online.

Useful reminder infographic from the wonderful Mia MacMeekin (check out her website for continual inspiration) about different ways of continuing reflective practice

Many, many Halloween resources for those of you who might be teaching about it.

Many, many Halloween resources for those of you who might be teaching about it.

This is an interesting website, dedicated to providing news articles to teachers / students at various reading levels. The lowest reading level I could do was "4", which is probably good for Level 3 with support. You do have to register, but it's free to join. Once you set up a class (I did "test class", grade 3), you'll be directed to articles at that reading level. Good way to add some extra non-fiction reading to your classes, especially if you're looking for timely, easier-to-access reading than found in your textbooks.

A collection of links for various educational videos -- there might be some of interest for your classes, especially afternoon classes.

An interesting blog article addressing some students' reluctance to read and some ways to work through it. Written for native speakers, but attitudes toward reading often transfer from L1 to L2

A really nice listening site with animated, captioned true stories. For native speakers, but the animation and the captions help enormously with understanding the pictures.

Video -- overcoming nerves when giving a presentation

Video -- the importance of body language in presentations

How to lead a discussion (list)

How to maintain a classroom discussion

Although this is written from the viewpoint of a high school, native speaking (probably) population, from the research on adult learners, this is still true, if not more so.

Some interesting and simple ideas here, especially with the new session starting

As the new session starts, some ideas how to empower your adult students AND set the classroom rules.

There are some great grammar tip infographics here, in case you want to decorate your new room with some useful posters.