Interesting topics to teach ESL students
Interesting Topics for ESLTeachers and textbook writers are always trying to come up with interesting topics for ESL. Should they talk about current events or historical facts? Actors or anthropologists? Table manners or taboo topics? Truthfully, it doesn't really matter. As long as you, the teacher, find it interesting, you will make it interesting for your students. Seriously, you could talk about paint - perhaps the most uninteresting topic on earth - but if you bring a knowledge of and fascination with paint to the table, somehow it becomes interesting for everyone. Show Bear in mind that your students are people like everyone else, and they probably like to talk about the same kinds of things you talk about with your friends. If that doesn't give you a few ideas, then try this: Imagine you moved to a new country. What would you like to know about it? Still drawing a blank? Read on. Advertisement Finding Topics for ESL DiscussionsIf your creative juices aren't already flowing, here are some more specific ideas for interesting ESL topics. You will begin to notice how many of them overlap. Not only is that OK, it will make things even more interesting!
Interesting Topics for ESL ClassroomsThese are just a few general ideas to get you started. Feel free to tailor them to suit your needs, expand them, or come up with your own interesting topics for ESL class. You can always just ask your students what they're interested in and go from there! Advertisement |