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These are our available worksheets on different topics for higher-level students, like adults and teens. You can download, edit and print them all for free. When you open the worksheets, there is an option to download PDF and Word files.

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Esl worksheets for beginners and elementary.

These are the ESL worksheets for young students, and for beginner and elementary level students. Again, you can download all worksheets in PDF and Word format, edit and print them for your lessons. Have fun teaching!

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Top 7 English Homework Tips for Teachers, Students and Parents

7 ways to create meaningful English homework. Tips for teachers, parents and students

Homework. The bane of student life everywhere. And teachers too! Won’t someone please think of the teachers?

It has been one of the hottest debates among progressives and traditionalists in education circles for many years now; is homework help or a hindrance?

Millions of student hours per year are wasted on busy work, which adds little to student learning. But that doesn’t mean that the judicious use of homework can’t add greatly to student learning, particularly in an area as complex as literacy.

Regarding reading and writing homework, there are good points to be made on both sides. But, as with many hot-button issues, the truth likely lies somewhere in the middle.

In this article, we will look at what we need to consider when we set homework to ensure it provides value to our students’ learning. We will look at what to do, what not to do, and just how much of it to do.

ENGLISH HOMEWORK TIP 1: Bin the Busy Work!

Ask your average student what their pet peeve is regarding their current station in life, and more often than not, homework will be mentioned in the reply. It is just as much a fixture in the life of a student as an oven is in the life of a baker. Unfortunately, as many students robotically complete their homework as teachers that robotically set the tasks. And here lies our first problem – busy work!

Homework should ALWAYS be focused. It should be carefully designed and purposeful. Without clear objectives built-in, the homework serves little to no pedagogical purpose. It is more likely to be a waste of the student’s time and the time of the teacher who is doomed to mark it.

The first rule of Homework Club is Bin the Busy Work!

ENGLISH HOMEWORK TIP 2: Make The Homework Fit for Purpose

It may seem obvious, but homework must be suited to the ability of the student. How often have diligent students pulled their hair out struggling over a problem all night, press-ganging parents into the effort, only to be soundly trounced by a problem Einstein himself would need his morning coffee before attempting.

Avoid setting homework that will stretch the student to the elastic limits of their abilities. We don’t want anyone ‘snapping’ here. The material chosen for reading or writing homework should, however, challenge the student to some degree. Just as with strength training, some resistance is required to build ‘muscle’ here.

As in Rule #1 above, homework should be carefully designed to achieve a certain objective. But, one size most certainly doesn’t fit all. Be sure to differentiate homework appropriately for the different abilities of different students. Often, you won’t need to set different tasks, a slight tweak in the instructions given will be enough to make it suitable for the various ability levels.

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ENGLISH HOMEWORK TIP 3: Set Time Limits

We all have both good days and bad days, and all sorts of days in between. Regardless of what sort of day you had, one thing is for sure, there were 24 hours in it. One of the more difficult things as a teacher, especially in a school with a vague homework policy, is just how much homework to set. The answer is, of course, it depends , and while time is certainly an imperfect means of gauging this, it at least provides some guidelines.

Just how much time depends on quite a few things. The time of year, for example. If exams are ongoing, you may want to avoid heaping extra pressure on your students. Perhaps too, your school has a very prescriptive homework policy that restricts your flexibility in terms of how much time you can set for homework tasks.

All that aside, the general wisdom on setting homework is that it should start at around 10 minutes for grade 1 and gradually increase by around ten minutes per grade, up to a maximum of 2 hours per day for the oldest students.

Like most things in teaching, however, this is more of an art than a cold, hard science. Pay attention to your students and how they are bearing up under the workload. Your priority here should always be to maximize the learning done in the classroom, so don’t overdo it.

ENGLISH HOMEWORK TIP 4: Give Timely Feedback

For feedback to be useful, it must be timely. If a student has spent hours composing an essay; researching their material, drafting an outline, organising their structure, writing and rewriting to submit their finished piece only to be told 4 weeks later that the third paragraph lacks purpose, the third paragraph will not be the only thing that lacks purpose.

If feedback is to be of any value, you must strike while the mental forge is still hot. Our students’ lives are most likely busy and interesting. Often their focus will be transient, if not downright fickle. If you want your feedback to stick – it must be delivered while the smoke still hangs in the air.

ENGLISH HOMEWORK TIP 5: Get Creative with the Tasks

Many of our students hate homework. Perhaps ‘despise’ would be a better word. And is it any wonder? Especially when it comes to reading and writing. Learning to read and write well requires lots of practice, and a certain amount of repetition is inescapable. But, I would argue, there should be no reason for homework to be boring. There isn’t a more wondrous subject in the world than literacy, after all!

Reading and writing are very broad areas of learning. Ample opportunities are afforded to allow you to come up with engaging and creative ways for your students to reinforce their learning. You just need to begin with your learning objective and reverse engineer unique ways to get there.

Let’s take instruction writing as an example. Say you have already taught the key criteria of instruction writing: a title, a resource list, some diagrams with captions, bullet or numbered points, use of transition words and imperatives etc. You now want the students to consolidate their understanding of the genre by writing their own set of instructions at home, but how to do it in an interesting fashion?

Well, let’s brainstorm and see if we can’t make things a little more interesting for our students. Recipes are a type of instruction writing. You could set them the task of writing a recipe for their favorite sandwich, but that’s kind of, well, lame!

How about writing a recipe for the most disgusting sandwich in the world? Yes, now that’s much better. Maybe they could word process it too and include Creative Commons images to support the text, Or, they could even make a script and record a video instructional, sharpening up their video-editing skills along the way.

Regardless of which of these methods you choose, your students would still be fulfilling the original objective of reinforcing their understanding of the criteria of the genre.

Bear in mind, however, you should not set homework that requires students to use resources that they don’t have access to, so be sure to give this due consideration when getting creative with your homework tasks.

ENGLISH HOMEWORK TIP 6: Leverage Interest

“ You can bring a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink ”, as the old saying goes – and it certainly applies to homework.

This rule relies heavily on the relationship you build with your students over time. Allied to the point above, there are a million different ways to teach an objective, but try to engineer activities that leverage the specific interests of your students.

If you are setting a homework task to reinforce reading comprehension skills, for example, are there opportunities for you to select, or allow your students to select, material that they are interested in?

The same applies when selecting topics for writing. Where student interest is engaged, learning often becomes effortless.

ENGLISH HOMEWORK TIP 7: Give Homework At The Start of the Lesson

It is general practice to give homework at the end of the lesson. By then, you will have introduced a lesson objective, worked through some examples during class, and now you can set homework for the students to further consolidate their understanding at home.

It makes sense, right? Well, yes, but there is another option.

Sharing the homework task with your students at the start of class may, at times, be preferable. There are several benefits to this. Often, at the end of class, our students are worn out. They are like greyhounds at the starting gate, raring to go home, to the next class, or for lunch. The last place their attention is is on more of the topic they have just been working on. Setting homework at the start of the class avoids the feeling like you are trying to herd cats at the end of class.

Another strong benefit to setting the homework at the start of the class is that it focuses the students on specific learning goals for the lesson to come. Students will be motivated to engage more with their learning as it will make their homework much easier to do that evening. Give it a go with your class and see!

The Takeaways

Homework should be used as a means of consolidating learning done in the classroom. Tasks should be focused and offer opportunities for students to improve their understanding of important concepts or develop specific skills.

Homework should be designed in such a way that it is manageable by students. It should not be beyond the limits of their abilities and time limits should be set to prevent student frustration from boiling over if they struggle to complete it.

Feedback needs to be given in a timely fashion for it to serve any useful purpose. This means that consideration must be given to your workload when assigning homework. Will you have enough time to mark the students’ work and provide the necessary feedback in a timely manner?

If not, reconsider the tasks you are setting. Remember, you may also find value in peer assessment activities too.

Also, try setting homework at the start of class to motivate student participation in the lesson to come. And, you’ll avoid that tussle at lesson’s end as the students rush for the door!

Literacy is such a fascinating subject area that there will always be room to create interesting homework tasks. You just require a little space to allow your imagination to run freely. The personal interests of your students can provide a great starting point for the creation of engaging and fun homework tasks.

Remember too, there’s an upper limit to how much homework you should set, and it may not always be necessary to set homework. When you do set homework, set it judiciously, and you will undoubtedly add to the learning experience of your students.

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Homework for ESL Students – 10 Ideas for Teachers

Meet  David De’ Ath , founder, editor, and writer at Wonderful World English. With his extensive background as an English teacher, David provides valuable insights and practical tips on ESL for students and teachers alike.

Learning English as a Second Language (ESL) is an enriching venture and offers students the ability to access global opportunities.

Homework in ESL is crucial, serving as a bridge between classroom theory and practical language use.

It’s essential for reinforcing learned concepts and enhancing general language proficiency.

To make this learning journey both effective and enjoyable, it’s important to craft homework tasks that are engaging and tailored to diverse learning styles.

This approach helps to maintain students’ interest and motivation, which are key to successful language acquisition.

These ESL homework ideas are designed to enhance language learning and engage students both in and out of the classroom: Daily journaling, vocabulary flashcards, reading comprehension, listening to podcasts/songs, video diaries, role-play scenarios, grammar worksheets, online games, book club discussions, and a pen pal program.

I am an experienced ESL teacher, and I can attest first-hand to the importance of self-study, homework, and review.

Our carefully selected ten homework ideas aim to transform routine learning into an exciting adventure.

These activities are more than just assignments; they’re interactive experiences designed to deepen students’ understanding of English.

From creative writing to practical exercises, these tasks are intended to make learning English a dynamic and enjoyable process, paving the way for a richer, more confident use of the language.

Homework Ideas for ESL Students

ESL students need more than just traditional classroom lessons.

Homework is a vital part of their language development and serves as a bridge between acquired knowledge and practical application.

The following homework ideas are designed to captivate students’ interest, deepen their understanding, and enhance their fluency in English in the classroom and real-life situations.

Let’s dive into these creative and effective homework strategies that promise a richer, more interactive language learning experience:

1. Daily Journaling

This is a great idea to engage students by embracing the habit of maintaining a daily journal.

Writing about their daily experiences, emotions, thoughts, or selected topics can sharpen their writing skills while learning to articulate their feelings and ideas in English.

This journaling process serves a dual purpose: it strengthens their grasp of the language and provides a personal space for self-expression.

As they regularly engage with this practice, English becomes an integral part of their daily routine and will facilitate a more natural and fluent use of the language in their everyday lives.

This activity bolsters their linguistic abilities and fosters a deeper connection with English as a medium of personal reflection and expression.

Writing is a huge aspect of mastering a language.

For a guide on how to improve writing skills for yourself or your students, click the link below!

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2. Making Flashcards

Students can develop their vocabulary skills through the classic and effective method of creating flashcards.

This exercise involves students writing down new words and their meanings on individual cards.

They can add illustrations or use words in sentences to make the learning process more engaging and impactful.

This visual and contextual approach helps better retain and understand new vocabulary.

By regularly reviewing these flashcards, students can gradually build a robust vocabulary base, which is essential for fluency in English.

This method will reinforce their word knowledge and encourage active engagement with the language, making vocabulary learning a more interactive and enjoyable experience.

Flashcards are suitable for students of all ages and can be fun.

For some great insights on effectively teaching ESL students vocabulary, the guide below is for you!

Related Article: How to Teach Vocabulary to ESL Students – The Guide

3. Reading Comprehension Exercises

Immerse more advanced students in the world of English reading by assigning short stories or articles complemented by comprehension questions.

This exercise is pivotal in enhancing their reading skills and deepening their understanding of various contexts in English.

Students encounter different writing styles, vocabularies, and themes by engaging with diverse texts, enriching their language experience.

The follow-up questions serve to test their understanding and encourage critical thinking about the content.

This approach bolsters their ability to comprehend English texts and stimulates their analytical skills, making them more adept at interpreting and engaging with the language in its written form.

Such reading exercises are fundamental in helping students gain confidence and proficiency in navigating English literature and media.

4. Podcasts and Songs

Teachers can offer listening exercises in their curriculums by using English podcasts and songs.

This method exposes students to a variety of accents, speaking speeds, and vocabulary in a natural context.

After listening, students can engage in activities like writing summaries or answering questions about what they heard.

These post-listening tasks are crucial for enhancing their comprehension and retention.

This approach is great at improving listening skills while making the learning process more enjoyable and relatable.

By regularly interacting with authentic English content, students develop a better ear for the language and learn to appreciate its rhythm and nuances in different forms of media.

This not only aids in language acquisition but also connects them culturally to the English-speaking world.

Check out the guide below for a list of the BEST English podcasts!

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5. Video Diaries

This one encourages students to create short video diaries as a regular assignment.

This task provides them with a platform to practice speaking about a variety of topics in English.

Whether they choose to talk about their daily life, share opinions on current events, or discuss their hobbies, these video diaries offer a unique opportunity for students to engage actively with the language.

This activity not only improves their spoken English skills but also significantly boosts their confidence in using the language.

It helps them to overcome any hesitation or fear of speaking by providing a safe, personal space to express themselves.

The process of recording and watching their own videos can also be a powerful tool for self-evaluation and progress tracking.

This innovative approach to language learning empowers students to become more fluent and self-assured English speakers.

6. Role-play in Real-world Scenarios

Ask your students to prepare role-plays that mimic real-world scenarios, such as shopping, ordering food, or making appointments.

This practical approach to learning takes them beyond the confines of traditional classroom exercises and immerses them in everyday situations. T

Through role-playing, students get to practice conversational English in a structured yet dynamic context.

It allows them to apply their language skills in practical situations, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively in real-life settings.

This method is particularly effective in familiarizing them with common phrases and vocabulary used in daily interactions.

Additionally, role-playing can be a fun and interactive way to learn, helping to reduce the anxiety often associated with speaking a new language.

By engaging in these simulated experiences, students gain confidence and fluency, which are crucial for their overall language development.

7. Grammar Worksheets

This is a classic form of homework for ESL students, to offer them worksheets that concentrate on specific grammar points, such as verb tenses, sentence structure, or prepositions.

Regular practice with these worksheets is instrumental in solidifying their understanding of English grammar.

This methodical approach allows students to focus on one aspect of grammar at a time, ensuring a thorough grasp of each concept.

Such targeted exercises help correct common mistakes and deepen their comprehension of the language’s structure.

By consistently working through these grammar worksheets, students build a strong grammatical foundation, which is vital for effective English communication.

This foundational knowledge enhances their writing and speaking skills and boosts their confidence in correctly using the language in various contexts.

For some tips on how to teach grammar to ESL students, we’ve put together a guide to help teachers everywhere!

Related Article: How to Teach Grammar to ESL Students – Teacher’s Guide

8. Online Games

Motivate your students to engage with educational language games available online.

These games offer a fun, interactive way to learn and practice English.

Students can improve various language skills through game-based learning, including vocabulary, grammar, reading, and even listening comprehension.

The interactive nature of these games makes the learning process more enjoyable and less intimidating, especially for younger learners or beginners.

As students play, they receive immediate feedback on their performance, which helps reinforce correct usage and understanding.

This approach enhances their language skills and keeps them motivated and engaged in their learning.

Online language games provide a dynamic and enjoyable way to supplement traditional learning methods, making language practice an activity that students can look forward to.

For some ideas of classroom games, both traditional and digital, check out the guide below!

Related Article: Fun Classroom Games to Play – Teacher’s Guide

9. Book Club

Another great idea is to start a book club in your class, where students can read and discuss a common book.

This collaborative activity enhances their reading skills and promotes critical thinking and group discussion skills in English.

Choosing books that are appropriate for their language level, the book club encourages students to dive into stories and themes, expanding their vocabulary and comprehension.

Discussing the book with their peers allows them to share perspectives, articulate their thoughts, and engage in meaningful conversations in English.

This interactive and social approach to learning also builds a sense of community among the students, making English learning a shared and enjoyable experience.

The book club thus becomes a platform for growth, not just in language proficiency but also in cognitive and social skills.

10. Pen Pal Program

The tenth great homework idea for ESL students is to start a pen pal program with English-speaking individuals from different parts of the world.

This initiative provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in regular written communication with native English speakers.

Through exchanging letters or emails, students practice their writing skills in a real-world context, learning to express their thoughts and ideas clearly in English.

This regular interaction not only improves their language proficiency but also offers valuable insights into different cultures and lifestyles, enhancing their cultural understanding and global awareness.

The pen pal program is more than just a language exercise; it’s a bridge that connects students across cultures, promoting international friendships and broadening their perspectives.

This kind of cultural exchange can be a highly rewarding and motivating experience, encouraging students to apply their language skills in meaningful and authentic interactions.

You can reach out to other teachers on platforms like LinkedIn and see if they would be willing to start a pen pal initiative for both them and your students.

The homework ideas presented for ESL students transcend the traditional concept of assignments.

They are designed as interactive learning experiences that not only build language skills but do so in a way that is practical, enjoyable, and highly effective.

Integrating these varied activities into the ESL curriculum allows teachers to cultivate a dynamic and nurturing learning environment.

Such an approach encourages students to actively engage with the English language, not just within the confines of the classroom but in their everyday lives as well.

Promoting this kind of immersive learning experience makes students more likely to develop a lasting proficiency and a genuine appreciation for the language.

These activities, therefore, play a crucial role in shaping confident, competent English speakers who are prepared to navigate the global landscape.

We hope you find value in this article; let us know if you require any assistance.

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English Homework

✔︎ free homework PDFs ✔︎ for teachers to use with ESL classes ✔︎ printer-friendly ✔︎ answers provided

Level: pre-intermediate

Grammar homework.

• Homework: Present Continuous I am doing, I am not doing...
• Homework: Present Simple I am, I am not, I have, I don't have...
• Homework: Future Simple I will do, I won't do...
• Homework: SHOULD/SHOULDN'T you should do, you shouldn't do...
• Homework: Past Continuous I was doing, we were doing, they were doing...
• Homework: MUST vs HAVE TO must do, mustn't do, have to do, don't have to do...
• Homework: Comparative Adjectives colder, better, easier, more expensive...
• Homework: Superlative Adjectives the smallest, the worst, the most expensive...
• Homework: Definite or Indefinite Article a, at, the
• Homework: Demonstrative Determiners this, that, these, those
• Homework: Zero Conditional If I don't get exercise, I get fat
• Homework: First Conditional If you go to bed late, you’ll be tired tomorrow
• Homework: Second Conditional If I saw a snake, I would scream
• Homework: GOING TO it is going to rain...
• Homework: Prepositions of Place at, in, above, below...
• Homework: Prepositions of Time at, in, on

Level: intermediate

• Grading Adverbs slightly, rather, very, extremely...
• Non-Gradable Adjectives freezing, tiny, filthy, boiling, furious...
• Homework: Reported Speech Tom said he was bored, I asked where he was...
• Homework: Countable vs Uncountable Nouns job/work, suitcase/luggage...
• Homework: Tag Questions It's cold, isn't it?...
• Homework: Phrasal Verbs put up, turn off, break down...
• Homework: Future Continuous I will be doing, I won't be doing...
• Homework: Future Perfect I will have done, I won't have done...
• Homework: Past Perfect Continuous I had been doing, I hadn't been doing...
• Homework: Past Perfect I had seen, he had seen...
• Homework: Reflexive Pronouns myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself...
• Homework: Adverbs of Place where, here, there, downstairs, everywhere...
• Homework: Adverbs of Degree fairly, pretty, quite, extremely, totally...
• Homework: Adverbs of Manner badly, well, slowly, easily, loudly...
• Homework: Adverbs of Time now, then, yesterday, tomorrow, earlier...
• Homework: BE USED TO vs USED TO I’m used to waking up early / I used to wake up early...
• Homework: Third Conditional If I had known it was your birthday, I would have sent you a card
• Homework: Coordinating Conjunctions for, and, but, or, yet...
• Homework: Subordinating Conjunctions although, despite, while, because, since...
• Homework: Indefinite Pronouns somebody, anybody, nothing, everything, anywhere...
• Homework: Infinitive or -ing to be/being, to do/doing, to eat/eating...
• Homework: Passive Voice is made, are used, was born, was invented, were stolen...
• Homework: Past Simple vs Present Perfect Simple I did vs I have done...
• Homework: Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous I have done vs I have been doing...
• Homework: Quantifiers a few, a little, much, many, a lot of...
• Homework: Possessive Pronouns mine, yours, his...
• Homework: Relative Pronouns who, whom, which, that...

Vocabulary Homework

• Homework: Numbers Vocabulary plus, subtract, kilo, zero, billion...
• Homework: Negotiation Vocabulary haggle, dispute, deadlock, compromise, low-ball...
• Homework: Marketing Vocabulary brand, trademark, launch, product, digital marketing...
• Homework: Newspaper Vocabulary editor, tabloid, journalist, sensationalist, headline...
• Homework: Insurance Vocabulary premium, policy, claim, goods in transit, liability...
• Homework: Pollution Vocabulary sewage, smog, industrialised, fossil fuels, pollution...
• Homework: Advertising Vocabulary billboard, target, ad, promote, commercial...
• Homework: Property Vocabulary tenant, rent, estate agent, freehold, landlord...
• Homework: Law Vocabulary jury, barrister, sentence, sue, attorney...
• Homework: Money Vocabulary invest, hard currency, transaction, cashier...
• Homework: Animal Vocabulary herd, kitten, lioness, calf, peacock...
• Homework: Medical Vocabulary pain, swollen, allergic, side-effects...
• Homework: Air Travel Vocabulary baggage claim, board, jet-lag, runway...
• Homework: Body Vocabulary calf, cheeks, liver, thumb, wrist...
• Homework: Rooms, Furniture, Appliances Vocabulary attic, counter, freezer, hallway...
• Homework: Telephone Vocabulary hang up, pay phone, missed call, receiver...
• Homework: Employment Vocabulary dismiss, interview, recruit, salary, staff...
• Homework: Criminals Vocabulary arsonist, bigamist, burglar, murderer, thief...
• Homework: Computer Vocabulary app, email, modem, external drive, ebook...
• Homework: Weather Vocabulary chilly, flood, hail, drought, temperature...
• Homework: Music Vocabulary band, beat, verse, genre, artist...
• Homework: Movies Vocabulary sci-fi, director, cast, genre, comedy...
• Homework: Sports Vocabulary score, compete, cheer on, beat, train...
• Homework: Cooking Verbs boil, grate, whisk, fry, stir...
• Homework: Confusing Words accept/except, bring/take, raise/rise...
• Homework: Homophones bear/bare, fare/fair, desert/dessert...
• Homework: Interjections hmm, shh, yuck, aah, wow...
• Homework: CAN, COULD, BE ABLE TO I can run, I could run, I will be able to run...
• Homework: Modal Verbs of Deduction can't be, must be, could have been...
• Homework: Prefixes re-, mis-, over-, under-, ex-...
• Homework: Opposite Prefixes INappropriate, IRregular, IMpolite...
• Homework: Adjective Suffixes -ing, -ous, -able, -ive, -ful...
• Homework: Noun Suffixes -al, -er, -ment, -ness, -tion, -y...

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• The Cult of Homework
• Who Invented Homework?
• The pros and cons of homework for English language learners

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10 entertaining homework ideas for online English Language Learners

Did hearing the words, “do your homework,” when you were a child excite you? 

For most of us, the word homework doesn’t conjure up exciting or fun memories. 

Homework was likely one of the last things you wanted to do as a student!

However, what if you could make homework fun for students? What if homework was entertaining? 

In this article, we share some entertaining homework ideas for English language learners to help them improve their English while having fun!

You might be familiar with lots of ESL games and activities for your students , but assigning the right homework can feel overwhelming. 

This is particularly true if you don’t want to burden your students with a tremendous amount of information. 

Have you ever thought about combining games with homework? 

There are many alternative ways to create memorable lessons, such as incorporating karaoke songs to learn English. 

Here are 10 fun and entertaining homework ideas for your ESL students:

• Cafe hopper
• Tiktok star
• Let’s go to the movies
• Hello Mr. Teacher
• Interview a stranger
• Shine like a Karaoke star
• Expert on the loose
• 24 hour challenge
• It’s a wrap!
• Masterchef in the making

1. Cafe hopper

Most people love checking out cafes and this is an easy homework task to assign to your students.  

Have your students visit a variety of cafes as part of their homework. 

Then, consider what they could do for homework in a cafe of their choice.

Here are some fun ideas for turning cafe-hopping into homework:

• Practice ordering in English off of the menu.
• Take a photo of the cafe’s and share the differences and similarities with you in class.
• Speak to a stranger in each cafe in English and ask them some interesting questions about their life.
• Interview the barista about their favorite kind of coffee or beverage.

This is a stress-free homework idea that your students will love, especially if they are coffee or tea lovers!

2. TikTok star

Tiktok is a fun social media application where you can watch videos and songs from creators. You can also watch creators lip-synching to catchy tunes.

Show some fun examples in your class of some famous TikTok songs being lip-synched to by others and practice doing one together.

• For homework, have them choose their favorite song on TikTok.
• They can lip-synch to the song and download the song to their camera album without having to actually post it to TikTok.
• Have them share their creation with you in the next class!

Depending on the age and location of your student, TikTok might not be an option for them. If you are teaching older students or adults , then it might be easier for them to use social media for this homework assignment rather than young children.

If they are too young to use the app, have them find an online video of their favorite song and ask a parent to record them singing!

3. Let’s go to the movies

Going to the movies doesn’t sound like homework, does it? Well, as you might already be discovering, homework doesn’t have to be conventional!

Find some interesting movies that are playing in your students’ area or ask them to watch a movie of their choice in English. 

Tell them that their homework is going to be based on the movie they watch.

Here are some ideas for making going to the movies part of their homework:

• Have them write a summary of the movie or their favorite part.
• Tell them that they have to give you a movie review in your next class.
• Have them act out their favorite part of the movie with a sibling or family member and record it (in English of course!).
• Ask them to make a poster advertising the movie with captions, titles and text to accompany any drawings.

If you are struggling to find movies they can go and watch in the cinema, you can always use these ESL movies and TV shows as a resource. 

Students can also watch movies from the comforts of their homes. 

4. Hello Mr. Teacher!

Students love playing the role of the teacher! 

This can work for in-person or online ESL classes.  

Tell them that as part of the next classroom activity, the first 5 – 10 minutes will be their time to shine as the teacher!

For homework, ask them to:

• Think of one topic that they know a lot about (This could be a sport, musical instrument, game, topic, etc…).
• Have them prepare 5 important things that someone needs to know about their topic.
• Tell them that in their next class they will be the teacher and share their knowledge! (They can even give you homework!).

Have fun with this homework idea and role-play the student where you ask them questions after they finish. 

Your students will love this one!

5. Interview a stranger

This one might need some parent support and guidance if you are teaching children, but having them interview someone is an entertaining homework idea for English language learners.

• It encourages their own voice as they come up with ideas.
• It helps with writing skills as they write out their questions.
• Interviewing encourages conversation and role playing which is a fun way to learn English.

You could have your younger students interview a family member and ask questions related to that family member’s childhood. 

Here are some sample questions you could help your students form:

• What kind of things did you like to do when you were my age?
• What was your favorite thing about school?
• What types of sports did you play when you were young?
• Tell me about what life was like when you were a child.

Have them choose and write out 5-10 questions and come back to class to report on their findings!

6. Shine like a Karaoke star

Who doesn’t like a bit of karaoke? Imagine….singing your heart out to “I love rock n roll” in the privacy of your own home!

You don’t need to go to a karaoke place to actually sing karaoke songs. There are lots of great karaoke songs available online to learn English with your students.

YouTube is a great place to start, just by searching for your favorite song + “karaoke lyrics” in the search bar.

In class, help your student(s) choose a song and task them with finding the online karaoke lyrics to sing along.

Have them sing this for homework! You could even ask a parent to help them record it if they are comfortable with that.

Here are some fun and popular karaoke songs online to learn English:

• “I Will Survive” with Gloria Gaynor
• “Livin’ on a Prayer” with Bon Jovi
• “Summer Nights” with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John
• “Don’t Stop Believin’” with Journey

7. Expert on the loose

There is an expert in all of us, including your students!

In this fun and entertaining homework idea, have your student share their expertise on something!

To add a different dimension to the homework idea, “Hello Mr. Teacher,” task your students to dress up as the expert and make a short speech on their topic of choice.

Here are some examples:

• Harry Potter
• Michael Jordan (to talk about basketball)
• Favorite sports athlete
• Insect scientist
• Astronaut (if your student knows a lot about space)
• Presidential candidate
• Pilot (for students who know a lot about countries)

Even if they are not an expert on the topic, part of the homework assignment could be to do some research and learn more about their chosen field.

You could even ask them to dress up and come to class in the role, ready to share their knowledge with you! 

8. 24 hour English challenge

This one is self-explanatory and incredibly fun!

Set a challenge for your student to only speak in English for 24 hours. 

This means that you might need to get parents involved with the homework assignment, so that they can help out.

The idea is that they have to speak only in English (as much as is possible given their situation) when interacting with family, friends and at school.

Your students might already be immersed in English environments, but, oftentimes, they are speaking their native language at home with family and friends.

Having your students force themselves to only speak in English is challenging and a great way to encourage English outside the classroom.

9. It’s a wrap!

Lots of students love to rap! Rap music is poetic and encourages a lot of ESL language skills that we want to build in our students.

This is an activity that you can model with your students in class and assign it for homework for them to create their own rap.

Again, they can come back to class and rap their new song to you! It might, however, work better with older students who have a good base level of English, to begin with.

Here are some fun homework assignments incorporating rap:

• Create their own rap if they are the creative type
• Find a well known rap online and practice it to present in class
• Assign your students to find a rap online that they sing and record with their friends

10. Masterchef extraordinaire

For the food lovers, creating a homework assignment that includes cooking can be really fun.

Most kids love the idea of cooking, especially if it centers around cooking their favorite food!

When considering this as a homework idea, consider these possible assignments:

• Create and write out a recipe for a unique culinary dish.
• Make a video about the cooking experience.
• Record a tutorial of how to cook something.
• Turn it into a competition if you have multiple students.

Plus, this works with physical and online classrooms. 

Of course, if you have a physical classroom with multiple students, this could be a really fun in-class experience with some homework assignments to accompany it.

Who doesn’t love a food-related assignment? 

If you choose Masterchef extraordinaire, allow your students to share the food they make with the class and encourage lots of conversations in English.

Homework doesn’t have to be boring!

As you can see, homework doesn’t have to be boring! 

Most of your ESL students have a lot to do even outside class, and that’s why assigning homework that doesn’t feel like homework is ideal!

This is an opportunity to get creative, creating excitement for your students to learn English.

If you use some of the homework ideas mentioned here, make sure you document the experience and continue to discover new activities that bring laughter and joy to the classroom. 

And when you are applying to online teaching jobs , be sure to share how you plan to creatively incorporate class assignments and homework for your students!

Enjoy the process and make learning an enjoyable experience for everyone. 

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How to Learn English at Home in Your Pajamas

Want to study English in your pajamas?

Yes, pajamas are super comfortable—but there are plenty of other benefits to studying English at home.

If you study English from home with the right attitude and resources, you’ll be on the path to fluency .

Just check out these great ways to practice!

1. Watch TV

The simpsons, 2. keep a diary or blog in english, 3. host a cultural event at home, 4. play video games in english, 5. attend online english classes, 6. study grammar and vocabulary online, english at home, british council: learn english , 7. listen to the radio, bbc radio 4, nhk world radio, the “harry potter” series by j.k. rowling, “animal farm” by george orwell, “charlie and the chocolate factory” by roald dahl, 9. talk to yourself, and one more thing....

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You know all about “The Simpsons” already, right? Who doesn’t?

This long-running animated comedy is famous all over the world, and takes us through the ups and downs of a dysfunctional American family.

Not only is it hilariously funny and culturally important, but it deals with aspects of day-to-day life like school, work and socializing.

It’s also fantastic for slang words and cultural references. The main characters are Homer Simpson, a rather clueless and fun-loving safety inspector in the local nuclear power plant, his wife, Marge, and their three children. There’s also an enormous number of supporting characters!

You’ve probably heard of this massively popular American situation comedy about a group of six friends living in Manhattan.

Since the show went on for many years, it’s exciting to watch their lives and relationships with each other change. The friends themselves are all very different people. Rachel is trendy and fun, Ross is geeky and shy and Phoebe is sweet and slightly crazy!

Their English is very casual and relaxed, so watching this is a must if you want to practice sounding natural. It’s also available with subtitles and in other languages.

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Writing can be a very creative and relaxing activity. Keeping a diary or blog in English is the best way to get regular writing practice . As well as sharpening up your grammar skills, writing will also improve your ability to use everyday English.

You could be writing about your disappointing rainy vacation or the exciting baseball game you watched on TV—it’s up to you!

Of course, you can write entries as often as you want. Even writing one entry a week will give you a huge sense of satisfaction. However, try to write more every week. Set goals for yourself so that you need to write more, faster.

If you’re a perfectionist who hates making mistakes, you can show your diary or blog to native speakers and ask them to correct it for you.

Don’t worry if you don’t know any native speakers though, lang-8 is a great language exchange website where language learners can help each other with writing. 

Looking back at your previous writing work and seeing how you’ve improved over time will boost your confidence, too!

It doesn’t have to be a huge party, but hosting a cultural event is a fun way to learn about the culture of English speaking countries.

Christmas, Halloween and  Thanksgiving are well-known examples.

For Halloween, many people like to dress up as monsters, ghosts or their favorite movie characters . If you’re hosting your own Halloween party, you can encourage your friends to bring their own ghost stories in English and read them by candlelight to create a spooky atmosphere. Use scary TV shows and films to learn some special Halloween words.

After Halloween, you could host a Thanksgiving feast. Parties for the winter holidays, like Christmas, are popular in December.

A fun spring holiday is Easter . It’s very popular with children, but who says adults can’t enjoy games and candies too? You can have an Easter egg hunt by hiding chocolate Easter eggs around your home and writing out clues in English!

You aren’t limited to these holidays, either. You can have a historical movie night or cook traditional food from somewhere in the English speaking world. It doesn’t matter what you decide to do, as long as you bring people together and enjoy yourselves while practicing English.

Most people don’t think of video games when it comes to learning a language .  However, RPGs (role-playing games) and MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games) are great ways to practice English reading, listening and even speaking.

Did you know that you can make English speaking friends through video games? Keep reading!

RPGs usually (but not always) take place in a fantasy setting and involve using magic, killing monsters and being an awesome hero. Since there’s a lot of dialogue in these games, playing one in English will really boost your vocabulary. You’ll also feel motivated to learn, because reading and listening to the dialogue is the key to understanding the storyline and completing the game.

Don’t worry about the new vocabulary too much—you’ll get used to it very quickly as you play. Some of the most popular RPGs that are great for English learning are “Final Fantasy,” “Legend of Zelda” and “Dragon Quest.”

MMORPGs add even more to your experience by involving a huge community of online players. One of the most famous is “World of Warcraft.” You can simply create a character and complete quests to play the game. The best part is that you can team up and communicate with other players! Conversation is often informal , relaxed and typed into a conversation window on screen. This is a brilliant way to practice thinking quickly in English.

If you’re feeling adventurous and have a headset, you can also try using TeamSpeak . This feature allows you to join conversations so you can chat with friends and meet new people too! Talking to your computer screen might feel weird at first, but it’s a fun way to practice speaking. Be careful though, you may get hooked (addicted)!

Just imagine having all the benefits of conversations and school-style learning without actually having to go to a classroom! Live classes are perhaps the best online English courses for extroverts.

Many online schools offer their own materials and packages and have teachers from all kinds of backgrounds. Often they’re cheaper than conventional English conversation schools, which is a definite plus! Generally, you’ll want to have a good internet connection to join in on such classes.

More often than not, you’ll be provided with some kind of video conferencing software by the school itself.

Here are some great English online courses to check out:

Free online English courses are a convenient and accessible way to learn the language at your own pace. Check out these 26 resources you can get online for free (or mostly…

If you feel the need to brush up on the basics, there are plenty of helpful websites out there. Unlike textbooks, many of them are free!

This site contains some excellent advice for beginners and is organized into sections on speaking, vocabulary and grammar. The speaking section is surprisingly useful as it tells you how to use phrases and idioms in conversation . There are also simple multiple choice exercises and puzzles to help you practice grammar, reading comprehension and vocabulary. Many of the articles are written with a sense of humor too!

Appealing (pleasing) to children and adults alike, this is one of the best sites out there for free English study. The video clips are engaging and packed with useful slang words, and all video content comes with transcripts in case you miss anything. The games and jokes sections will also tickle your funny bone and are perfect for English beginners. It’s also a very useful site if you’re studying for your IELTS exam, since it has a variety of mock (practice) test papers to choose from.

Since radio and TV programs are available online, you can sharpen your English listening skills anywhere! Whether you’re washing up or sitting on a packed train you can still immerse yourself in English.

Treat your ears to a wide variety of programs including “The Archers,” a radio soap opera about the lives of people who live in the British countryside. Soap operas are programs about normal daily life, so they’re a great way to pick up natural English and perfect for advanced learners. Another popular program is “Desert Island Discs,” where famous or important people choose music, a book and an item which they’d take with them to a deserted island. This is a good way to listen to the rhythm and intonation of English conversation.

This is brilliant for people who live in or are interested in Japan. It features programs about Japanese music, culture and food. The presenters are from different countries so it’s a fantastic way to listen to different accents.

Reading isn’t just for improving your comprehension, it can also be a part of your private relaxation time! You can double your fun by reading about topics that appeal to you, especially your hobbies and interests. There are so many books available that you’re bound to find one that you’re passionate about.

If you’re a fan of nonfiction, you might want to read a biography of a famous person, like a movie star or your favorite sports personality. One popular example is the biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson , which contains advanced vocabulary and humorous quotes from Jobs himself. The writing is engaging and gets straight to the point, and it’s an excellent way to learn business terms .

This is an ideal series for ESL learners, since all seven books in the series have movie adaptations and have also been translated into other languages. Harry Potter books are aimed at children and young adults, and the books get progressively longer and more complicated as the series goes on. So, the first book is more of a simple children’s book, and the seventh book is more of an intense young adult novel.

The series follows the adventures of young wizard Harry Potter who is lucky enough to be chosen to go to Hogwarts, a school for witches and wizards. The books contain a great combination of modern day slang and also terms relating to mythology which will make for interesting reading. You can also find a lot of great synonyms for words which will build your vocabulary.

This is a very well known book which can be read in two ways!

On one level, it’s a story about farm animals who overthrow their human masters and take over the Manor Farm. If you read it another way, it refers to the Russian Revolution, with the animals representing important political figures and groups of people. The main antagonist (bad guy) is a pig called Napoleon, who is an allegory of Joseph Stalin.

The writing style is simple and easy to follow. It’s very exciting and hard to put down! It’s an essential read if you’re interested in politics or history. The language level is perfect for learners and can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

The perfect book for chocolate lovers and those with a sweet tooth! Like Harry Potter, it has also been translated into multiple languages. You might have seen the most recent movie starring Johnny Depp.

It’s about a young boy called Charlie Bucket who lives with his parents and grandparents in poverty. After he wins a tour of Wonka’s world-renowned chocolate factory, his life changes dramatically. As well as using simple language and explanations of what’s happening, it also uses some fantastic descriptive language.

This doesn’t necessarily mean you’re crazy!

Part of learning a language is becoming more familiar with it and building up your confidence.

If you need to practice before a big event, like a parents’ evening at school or a business presentation, practice always helps. You can rehearse the conversation in your head or front of a mirror. But if you’re feeling brave, why not record yourself? Making a short video of your conversation or presentation on your smartphone or computer is a great way to see how you really sound when speaking English. You can compare your pronunciation to that of native speakers on TV shows.

So, there you have it—some great ways to study English in the comfort of your own home. Curl up with a cup of tea and have a wonderful time learning!

If you like learning English through movies and online media, you should also check out FluentU. FluentU lets you learn English from popular talk shows, catchy music videos and funny commercials , as you can see here:

If you want to watch it, the FluentU app has probably got it.

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English as a second language (ESL) Worksheets can help adults learn a lot of useful information that will help them in their personal and professional lives. 

However, ESL worksheets for young learners rarely cater to capable adults, which is why we have compiled a list of our exclusive ESL worksheets for adults.

If you’ve missed it, we’ve already listed the best ESL worksheets for beginners and the best ESL worksheets for advanced learners in our other posts. Without further ado, let’s dive into some recommendations for adult learners.

1. ISL Collective

ISL Collective has a ton of free resources, yes, even for adults! 

It is a handy site for bulking up your lesson plan with popular worksheets created by teachers. If you find a particular teacher you like, you can take a look at their profile for more great resources. 

You can just find just about anything on ISL Collective . Type it in the search bar.

Please note that you will have to check for errors because these resources were created by regular tutors like ourselves (not a company with a proofreader). I have noticed grammatical mistakes in some resources, even the most popular ones.

Here are some free resources to get you started:

• At the bank (vocab, grammar, and comprehension)
• Let me introduce myself (adult edition)
• Conversation Lesson: Culture Shock
• Telling the Time
• Speed Dating (using prefer and comparatives)

2. Breaking News English

Breaking News English is an excellent resource for adults. 

At Breaking News English, you can sort by level. 0-3 is easy. 4-6 is more challenging.

Once you’ve sorted by level, you can find wacky, unconventional news on every kind of topic. 

They have news lessons on education, business English , environment, people/gossip, lifestyle, health, issues, and world news.

They usually have a news story , new vocabulary (explained), and exercises in each worksheet. They also have podcast versions of the news stories.

When you’ve found a lesson you like, click “Print the Lesson” in the Read section.

The best thing is that all the worksheets are free! They are high quality and could easily suffice for a full 60-minute to 90-minute lesson.

Here are some worksheets for adults for you to sample:

• South Korean Lantern Light Festival
• Scientists Say They Can Reverse the Aging Process
• Japan + A.I. Matchmaking
• Ecocide Could Become an International Crime
• Unhealthy Diet Creates Height Gap in Children

3. ESL Library

If you are looking for high-quality ESL worksheets for adults, you will certainly find them here at ESL Library. While this is not a free resource and involves a monthly or yearly billing subscription, teachers can dig out some free material to sample.

ESL library is a great supplement to your teaching materials. It allows teachers to search by topic and include a quick worksheet to complement a lesson plan.

When checking out their worksheets on a particular topic, teachers can sort the topics into their own folders for later use. They can also check the worksheets’ US, Canadian, or UK versions. Each worksheet comes with a teacher and student PDF version and downloadable audio.

Their lesson categories include discussions and debates, grammar , young learners and adult literacy, everyday English, academic and business English, reading and discovery, holidays and travel, and English storylines.

ESL Library also has digital lessons that can be broadcast in the classroom, flashcards, and other printable content.

• Distracted Driving Int-Adv
• The Second Conditional Int
• Long Lost Friends (Idioms- Int)
• Internet Entrepreneurs (Business- Adv)
• Susan B. Anthony 

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4. English Club

English Club has lots of useful resources and free worksheets for adult learners. They also have an ESL section dedicated to teachers. 

You just have to know where to look. To find it, click the upper right-hand corner of their website, entitled “Teach.” Here you can conveniently sort by ESL worksheets, lesson plans, talking points, ESL activities, and so forth.

For the purpose of this blog post, we will select “ESL Worksheets.” From here, you can sort the worksheets by topics– conversation worksheets, Find Someone Who worksheets, or video project worksheets.

You can also sort the worksheets by skill– reading, listening, writing, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

Here are some samples you might be interested in:

• Countable VS Uncountable
• Time Sorting
• ESL Conversation– Crime
• Useful Homophone List by Level
• Word Stress 1
• Divided Kingdom Listening

5. Learn English Feel Good

Learn English Feel Good is great for adult grammar worksheets, and you will find a host of their worksheets readily available without having to search high and low!

Their downloadable worksheets cover tenses, verbs, articles, prepositions, pronouns , and many others that will keep adult learners busy.

Before handing out these worksheets, revising the grammar topic or providing some kind of introduction would be good, as these worksheets head straight into the exercise without much explanation.

There are also some answers on the second page of each worksheet. Not for handing out to students, of course!

• Article or No Article
• Reported Speech 
• Tag Questions
• Present Continuous or Present Simple?
• The Future Perfect Tense
• The Passive Voice

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6. Teach This

Teach This is another great site for ESL adult teaching materials. This site has an abundance of resources, especially for the exclusive (paying) ESL teacher.

Teach This uncovers ESL worksheets for grammar, parts of speech, functional English, general English, and games.

The entire worksheets library can be downloaded for just a $39 yearly subscription. Or teachers can sign up for a monthly subscription.

Here are some of the free resources you can find on the site. They have some short and long worksheets to complete:

• Money Phrasal Verbs
• The Rose B1
• A New Country
• Agreeing and Disagreeing
• Would You Like to Leave a Message

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7. Off2Class

Off2Class is a paid platform that offers a full virtual classroom for teachers and students. 

I talk much more about Off2Class in my Off2Class review and interview with teacher trainer Chris Rush.

The lesson materials are of superb quality and cut the lesson planning time. If, however, you are just looking for free ESL worksheets for adults, they also have some of those to try out too.

Teachers can also avail of free ESL worksheets when they sign up via e-mail.

Here are some worksheets for you to try out with your adult learners:

• The English Alphabet
• Teaching Business English — Advertising
• Teaching Adjectives and Opposites
• 4 Free IELTS Lessons
• Family Routine Reading
• Being Healthy (Questio n s and Vocabulary)

8. ESL Pals

ESL Pals might be the new kid on the block, but they offer a range of high-quality resources for adults. The worksheets are article and video-based. They add new lessons regularly. If you want to receive some free lessons, sign up to receive their emails.

ESL Pals have general English, business English, grammar, and conversation class lesson plans. You can pay a subscription fee for unlimited access to their curriculum.

Check out some of the free worksheets they have made available:

• Should (A2-B1)
• Netflix: Competition in Business (B2)
• How to Describe People (A2)
• How to Make Better Decisions (B2)
• The Interview Process (C1)
• Family (A1)

9. Pinterest

Pinterest has an abundance of worksheets for teaching English, but it will take a bit of digging to find the right one.

Simply type “ESL worksheets for adults” into the search bar, and you will find various worksheets. Or you can be more specific about what you are looking for, “business English worksheets.” The more detailed, the better.

Pinterest is good at pulling up the most popular resources for teachers to choose from.

Pinterest often links to other websites so you can find even more resources.

Here are some examples of what you can find on Pinterest:

• Emails in English
• Be More Descriptive
• Phone Conversation
• Sample Interview Questions

In Conclusion

Many resources are available on the internet to keep you and your adult learners busy learning English. These are just some of the ESL worksheets for adults I’ve found with a quick Google search.

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Check the Best ESL Websites for Teachers and see if there is anything I missed. I’m sure you can find what you’re looking for.

While these worksheets are suitable for adult learners (beginner to advanced), they can also be adapted to younger learners. I hope you’ve found this list helpful.

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The biggest challenge for people learning English on their own is developing a study plan that they can stick to. It takes a long time to build proficiency in a new language, so staying motivated is really important!

Here are tips for getting into the habit of studying English on your own:

• Make a study plan that works for your schedule. Ideally, your study plan will allow you to do some lessons or practice English most days of the week, by doing a little at a time. That's much better for learning than binging for a couple of hours on Sunday!
• Set realistic expectations. Language learning is hard, and it takes a long time! Think about the proficiency level you'll need to achieve, and remember that you don't need to be "fluent" to be comfortable and conversational! For adults it can be uncomfortable and discouraging to feel "bad" at something, after we've spent so long sounding "grown up" in our first language. Go easy on yourself!
• Decide on personal goals to help you stay motivated. Setting smart goals will help you notice your progress. Consider what you want to do with English after a month, instead of looking a year ahead or to "fluency." Think about why you're studying English and what's important to you: Is it speaking with family? Studying in another country? Getting ahead in your career? Then set related goals, like: "After a month, I want to be able to recognize words on a menu" or "By the end of the summer, I want to ask my little cousins about their school."

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• Turn your favorite TV, movies, and music into English practice. Turn on subtitles the next time you're watching TV! You'll learn new words from context and will get a lot of practice reading fast. Naturally, TV and movies are a fun way to get listening practice, too. There are several different combinations of English audio and subtitles to test out, so you can find the right combination for your level and priorities! Advanced learners might be ready to try English audio *and* English subtitles. 👀
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The role of homework

Homework seems to be an accepted part of teachers’ and students’ routines, but there is little mention of it in ELT literature.

The role of homework is hardly mentioned in the majority of general ELT texts or training courses, suggesting that there is little question as to its value even if the resulting workload is time-consuming. However, there is clearly room for discussion of homework policies and practices particularly now that technology has made so many more resources available to learners outside the classroom.

Reasons for homework

• Attitudes to homework
• Effective homework
• Types of homework
• Homework is expected by students, teachers, parents and institutions.
• Homework reinforces and helps learners to retain information taught in the classroom as well as increasing their general understanding of the language.
• Homework develops study habits and independent learning. It also encourages learners to acquire resources such as dictionaries and grammar reference books. Research shows that homework also benefits factual knowledge, self-discipline, attitudes to learning and problem-solving skills.
• Homework offers opportunities for extensive activities in the receptive skills which there may not be time for in the classroom. It may also be an integral part of ongoing learning such as project work and the use of a graded reader.
• Homework provides continuity between lessons. It may be used to consolidate classwork, but also for preparation for the next lesson.
• Homework may be used to shift repetitive, mechanical, time-consuming tasks out of the classroom.
• Homework bridges the gap between school and home. Students, teachers and parents can monitor progress. The institution can involve parents in the learning process.
• Homework can be a useful assessment tool, as part of continual or portfolio assessment.

Attitudes to homework Teachers tend to have mixed feelings about homework. While recognising the advantages, they observe negative attitudes and poor performance from students. Marking and giving useful feedback on homework can take up a large proportion of a teacher’s time, often after school hours.

• Students themselves complain that the homework they are given is boring or pointless, referring to homework tasks that consist of studying for tests, doing workbook exercises, finishing incomplete classwork, memorising lists of vocabulary and writing compositions. Where this is actually the case, the negative effects of homework can be observed, typified by loss of interest and a view of homework as a form of punishment.
• Other negative effects of poorly managed homework include lack of necessary leisure time and an increased differential between high and low achievers. These problems are often the cause of avoidance techniques such as completing homework tasks in class, collaborating and copying or simply not doing the required tasks. In turn, conflict may arise between learners, teachers, parents and the institution.

Effective homework In order for homework to be effective, certain principles should be observed.

• Students should see the usefulness of homework. Teachers should explain the purpose both of homework in general and of individual tasks.
• Tasks should be relevant, interesting and varied.
• Good classroom practice also applies to homework. Tasks should be manageable but achievable.
• Different tasks may be assigned to different ability groups. Individual learning styles should be taken into account.
• Homework should be manageable in terms of time as well as level of difficulty. Teachers should remember that students are often given homework in other subjects and that there is a need for coordination to avoid overload. A homework diary, kept by the learner but checked by teachers and parents is a useful tool in this respect.
• Homework is rarely co-ordinated within the curriculum as a whole, but should at least be incorporated into an overall scheme of work and be considered in lesson planning.
• Homework tends to focus on a written product. There is no reason why this should be the case, other than that there is visible evidence that the task has been done.
• Learner involvement and motivation may be increased by encouraging students to contribute ideas for homework and possibly design their own tasks. The teacher also needs to know how much time the students have, what facilities they have at home, and what their preferences are. A simple questionnaire will provide this data.
• While homework should consolidate classwork, it should not replicate it. Home is the outside world and tasks which are nearer to real-life use of language are appropriate.
• If homework is set, it must be assessed in some way, and feedback given. While marking by the teacher is sometimes necessary, peer and self-assessment can encourage learner independence as well as reducing the teacher’s workload. Motivating students to do homework is an ongoing process, and encouragement may be given by commenting and asking questions either verbally or in written form in order to demonstrate interest on the teacher’s part, particularly in the case of self-study and project work.

Types of homework There are a number of categories of useful and practicable homework tasks.

• Workbook-based tasks Most published course materials include a workbook or practice book, mainly including consolidation exercises, short reading texts and an answer key. Most workbooks claim to be suitable for both class and self-study use, but are better used at home in order to achieve a separation of what is done in class and at home. Mechanical practice is thus shifted out of class hours, while this kind of exercise is particularly suited to peer- or self-checking and correction.
• Preparation tasks Rarely do teachers ask learners to read through the next unit of a coursebook, though there are advantages in involving students in the lesson plan and having them know what is coming. More motivating, however, is asking students to find and bring materials such as photographs and pictures, magazine articles and realia which are relevant to the next topic, particularly where personalisation or relevance to the local context requires adaptation of course materials.
• Extensive tasks Much can be gained from the use of graded readers, which now often have accompanying audio material, radio and TV broadcasts, podcasts and songs. Sometimes tasks need to be set as guidance, but learners also need to be encouraged to read, listen and watch for pleasure. What is important is that learners share their experiences in class. Extensive reading and listening may be accompanied by dictionary work and a thematic or personalised vocabulary notebook, whereby learners can collect language which they feel is useful.
• Guided discovery tasks Whereas classroom teaching often involves eliciting language patterns and rules from learners, there is also the option of asking learners to notice language and make deductions for themselves at home. This leads to the sharing of knowledge and even peer teaching in the classroom.
• Real-world tasks These involve seeing, hearing and putting language to use in realistic contexts. Reading magazines, watching TV, going to the cinema and listening to songs are obvious examples, offering the option of writing summaries and reviews as follow-up activities. Technology facilitates chat and friendship networks, while even in monolingual environments, walking down a shopping street noticing shop and brand names will reveal a lot of language. As with extensive tasks, it is important for learners to share their experiences, and perhaps to collect them in a formal or informal portfolio.
• Project work It is a good idea to have a class or individual projects running over a period of time. Projects may be based on topics from a coursebook, the locality, interests and hobbies or selected individually. Project work needs to be guided in terms of where to find resources and monitored regularly, the outcome being a substantial piece of work at the end of a course or term of which the learner can claim ownership.

Conclusion Finally, a word about the Internet. The Web appears to offer a wealth of opportunity for self-study. Certainly reference resources make project work easier and more enjoyable, but cutting and pasting can also be seen as an easy option, requiring little originality or understanding. Conferring over homework tasks by email can be positive or negative, though chatting with an English-speaking friend is to be encouraged, as is searching for visual materials. Both teachers and learners are guilty of trawling the Net for practice exercises, some of which are untried, untested and dubious in terms of quality. Learners need guidance, and a starting point is to provide a short list of reliable sites such as the British Council's  LearnEnglish  and the BBC's Learning English  which provide a huge variety of exercises and activities as well as links to other reliable sources. Further reading Cooper, H. Synthesis of Research on Homework . Educational Leadership 47/3, 1989 North, S. and Pillay, H. Homework: re-examining the routin e. ELT Journal 56/2, April 2002 Painter, L. Homework . English Teaching Professional, Issue 10, 1999 Painter, L. Homework . OUP Resource Books for Teachers, 2003

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Mr. Steve Darn I liked your method of the role of the homework . Well, I am one of those laggard people. Unfortunately, when it comes to homework, I definitely do it. Because, a student or pupil who understands new topics, of course, does his homework to know how much he understands the new topic. I also completely agree with all of Steve Darn's points above. However, sometimes teachers give a lot of riff-raff homework, just like homework is a human obligation. This is a plus. But in my opinion, first of all, it is necessary to divide the time properly, and then to do many tasks at home. Only then will you become an "excellent student" in the eyes of the teacher. Although we live in the age of technology, there are still some people who do not know how to send homework via email. Some foreign teachers ask to send tasks by email. Constant email updates require time and, in rare cases, a fee. My above points have been the cause of constant discussions.

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Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and follow the instructions to practise your speaking.

Preparation

Makayla: Hi Sam. How are you? Sam: Oh … Hi Makayla. I’m fine. Makayla: What’s up? Sam: Well, I haven’t done my French and maths homework … and I don’t know what to do. Makayla: Oh, don’t worry. I’ll help you … OK … For French, write an email to your French friend about your weekend … and for … Sam: Stop! Stop! Wait a minute. Can you say that again? Makayla: OK. Write an email to your French friend. Sam: Write an email … OK. Makayla: Yes … about your weekend. Sam: Do you mean a special weekend? Makayla: No, no. Just a typical weekend … you know … what you normally do at the weekend. Sam: OK. And for maths? Makayla: For maths … erm … it’s pages 27 and 28 from the book and revise everything for the exam next week. Sam: Hang on! Can you repeat that? Makayla: Yeah. Pages 27 and 28 from the book and revise for the exam. Sam: Exam? What exam? Makayla: You know, the end of term exam? It’s next Tuesday! Sam: Ohhh … OK, thanks a lot, Makayla!

Makayla: Hi Sam. How are you? Sam: Oh … Hi Makayla. I’m f___. Makayla: What’s up? Sam: Well, I haven’t done my French and maths homework … and I d___ k___ what to d__. Makayla: Oh, don’t worry. I’ll help you … OK … For French, write an email to your French friend about your weekend … and for … Sam: Stop! Stop! Wait a m_____. Can you s__ that a____? Makayla: OK. Write an email to your French friend. Sam: Write an email … OK. Makayla: Yes … about your weekend. Sam: D__ y__ mean a special weekend? Makayla: No, no. Just a typical weekend … you know … what you normally do at the weekend. Sam: OK. And for maths? Makayla: For maths … erm … it’s pages 27 and 28 from the book and revise everything for the exam next week. Sam: Hang on! Can you r_____ t___? Makayla: Yeah. Pages 27 and 28 from the book and revise for the exam. Sam: Exam? W___ exam? Makayla: You know, the end of term exam? It’s next Tuesday! Sam: Ohhh … OK, t_____ a l__, Makayla!

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YAHO! - Parents 4+

Playcare & learncare companion, yaholab company limited, designed for iphone.

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