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Jackie Bolen

How to Write Your Own Story in 5 Simple Steps

Writing is a great way to express yourself or what’s in your mind. It is a fun and creative activity with many advantages. You don’t need…

5 min read1 day ago

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How to Write Your Own Story in 5 Simple Steps

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Jackie Bolen

Modal Verbs Games and Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some modal verb activities, games, worksheets or lesson plans, then you’re certainly in the right place. Find out all…

12 min read1 day ago

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Modal Verbs Games and Activities, Worksheets & Lesson Plans

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Jackie Bolen

20 Ways to Say Have a Good Day in English

Do you remember the last time someone said “Have a good day” to you? How did you feel? Let me guess. You probably felt thankful and happy…

4 min read1 day ago

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20 Ways to Say Have a Good Day in English

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Jackie Bolen

Fun Activities for Middle School Students: Games & Lesson Ideas

If you’re looking for some fun games for middle school students, you’re definitely in the right place. Keep on reading for all the…

7 min read1 day ago

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Fun Activities for Middle School Students: Games & Lesson Ideas

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Jackie Bolen

ESL Feelings and Emotions Activities, Games & Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for some of the best ESL feelings and emotions activities, worksheets, vocabulary items and lesson plans, then you’re…

10 min read1 day ago

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ESL Feelings and Emotions Activities, Games & Lesson Plans

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Jackie Bolen

Would You Rather? Food Questions (Easy/Difficult/Gross)

Would You Rather? food questions are great for a fun debate or an easy icebreaker. The challenging options provoke creative thinking and…

4 min readMar 7, 2024

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Would You Rather? Food Questions (Easy/Difficult/Gross)

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Jackie Bolen

The fundamentals of ESL: Reading Comprehension

When I’m writing my lesson plans, my most important thought is: how do I keep my students interested and keen to learn?

2 min readJun 9, 2021

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Jackie Bolen

Vocabulary building in ESL

One of the most important cornerstones of learning #ESL, like any language, is vocabulary.

2 min readJun 8, 2021

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Vocabulary building in ESL

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Jackie Bolen

ESL Games to Get Adults Active

One might think that #ESL is easier to teach to adults. They’re farther along in life, so they may be able to learn faster.

2 min readJun 7, 2021

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ESL Games to Get Adults Active

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Jackie Bolen

Wake up and smell the coffee!

Picture this: you’re an #ESL teacher in a classroom of twenty students, heads down on their written work, and all look like they are done…

1 min readJun 4, 2021

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Jackie Bolen

Jackie Bolen

Jackie Bolen is an ESL Teacher and author who publishes books and content for teachers and English learners. You can find her at the Let's Talk TEFL podcast.

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