
Episode 16: Jigsaw (Information Gap) Activities & Games for ESL: Why & How
10/01/21 • 24 min
Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything ESL Jigsaw Activities and Games, also known as Information Gap activities. Find out what a jigsaw activity is and why you might want to consider using them in class. Plus, some tips and tricks for everything information gap ESL!
Want to know more about jigsaw activities? Want to check out some of the best options for information gap ideas to use in class? Have a look here:
https://www.eslactivity.org/information-gap-activities/
Task-Based teaching book: 39 Task-Based Teaching and Learning Activities
Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/
Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/
This podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
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Jackie and Jennifer talk about everything ESL Jigsaw Activities and Games, also known as Information Gap activities. Find out what a jigsaw activity is and why you might want to consider using them in class. Plus, some tips and tricks for everything information gap ESL!
Want to know more about jigsaw activities? Want to check out some of the best options for information gap ideas to use in class? Have a look here:
https://www.eslactivity.org/information-gap-activities/
Task-Based teaching book: 39 Task-Based Teaching and Learning Activities
Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/
Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/
This podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/
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Episode 17: What to do When ______ Happens in your ESL/EFL Class
Forgetting materials at home. The photocopier is broken. You get a new class 5 minutes before it's supposed to start. The material is too difficult or too easy.
These are common things that happen to all English teachers but the good news is that it doesn't have to mean disaster. There are some simple solutions to these difficult ESL teaching situations.
Find out what to do in all these emergency English teaching situations, keep your cool and make it appear like nothing is wrong at all!
Need some last-minute, no-prep, no materials ESL games and activities to have up your sleeve? This is the book that you're going to want to check out this book on Amazon: English Teacher Emergency.
Find Jennifer at: https://www.teachtravellearn.com/
Find Jackie at: https://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Bolen/e/B00PHYOM5I/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Podcast info: https://www.eslactivity.org/podcast/
This podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Higher Listenings: Joy for EducatorsA new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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