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13 ESL Homework Ideas
Homework may not be many students’ favorite thing, but research says it’s truly an effective learning tool that teachers should use .
The trick is assigning great homework.
To help you do this with ease, we’ve compiled an awesome list of 13 homework assignments that will have your ESL students begging for more.
1. Read a Short Story
2. share a passion, 3. start a chat group, 4. listen to a podcast, 5. write a letter, 6. write an amazon review, 7. do a wikipedia edit, 8. write a short story or poem, 9. share their culture, 10. catch a movie, 11. meet new people, 12. analyze a song, 13. go on a photo scavenger hunt, what makes homework effective.
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Have students read a short story for homework and then ask them to tell the class about the story in the next session.
I would recommend giving students some suggestions on what short stories to read, depending on the level of your students.
Here are some suggestions of short story collections for each level of ESL learner:
- “The Very First Americans” by Cara Ashrose: This collection of short stories features Native American culture and history, written in simple language.
- “Oxford Bookworms Library: Starter Level” This series offers simplified versions of classic stories, such as fairy tales, adventure stories and more.
- “Classic Tales for ESL Students” by L.A. Hill: This collection of classic stories from literature is retold with easier vocabulary and sentence structure.
Intermediate
- “The Best American Short Stories” This series features contemporary short stories from a wide range of American writers, so there’s something for everyone here.
- “Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners” by Olly Richards: This collection of engaging stories is designed specifically for intermediate ESL students.
- “Roald Dahl: The Collected Short Stories” This delightful collection of quirky and imaginative tales has become a favorite of many of my students.
- “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri: This Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories explores the immigrant experience, something which many ESL students can relate to.
- “Dubliners” by James Joyce: This classic collection of interconnected stories captures the essence of Dublin in 1914. But it still feels modern to many students.
- “Nine Stories” by J.D. Salinger: This classic collection of short stories is a class favorite when I’ve used it.
What do your students really care about? Give them a chance to talk about it in front of the class.
Have each person choose something they’re passionate about, something they might consider themselves an expert on.
Challenge students to think of a creative way to present five must-know facts about that subject. They might make a movie, create a poster or brochure, write a song or even put on a skit.
Have each person present their creative project to the class, and then give the class five minutes to ask questions of the presenter.
Set certain parameters like students must speak in complete sentences or require that every student ask at least two questions at some point during the presentations.
Students will love sharing about their passions, and they’ll get some great speaking, listening and discourse information in the process, as well as teach the rest of the class some interesting vocabulary.
Ask for class for a volunteer to start a class WhatsApp chat group. They can also decide to use another messaging app like Telegram, Viber, Voxer or any other app that has a group chat function.
Encourage them to send at least one message and to respond to a couple others for their homework.
This text group has the added advantage of students being able to make friends with one another, and a place to ask about missed homework assignments on days when they can’t make it to class.
Note that if a student doesn’t want to be included in the chat group, you should have a back up assignment prepared for them.
Listening is one of the ESL student’s most difficult skills to acquire, so listening to a short podcast episode is ideal homework.
You can ask students to write a little about the podcast to turn in to you, or you can ask them to briefly summarize what they heard for the class in the next session.
Here are some suggestions for well done podcasts:
The English We Speak : Produced by the BBC, this podcast focuses on teaching commonly used phrases and idioms in conversational English.
The Moth : A storytelling podcast where real people share their personal experiences and anecdotes in English.
Stuff You Should Know : Though not specifically designed for ESL students, this podcast covers a vast array of interesting topics, providing exposure to diverse vocabulary and subject matters.
Ask your students to write a letter . The letter can be written to a friend or family member (which they could then actually mail or email), or it could be a fan letter to a favorite musician or actor. They could even write a letter to Santa Claus or a historical figure.
For example, a student might choose to write a letter to Marie Antoinette, asking her what it was like to be the queen of France at such a young age.
You can also choose to have students write letters to one another. Then the next homework can be writing that letter writer back.
Ask you students to review a product on Amazon (or any other shopping website that has reviews). Ask them to select a product they have really used, so they have a genuine opinion on the quality of the product and whether it lived up to their expectations.
Then, in the next session, show the reviews on the overhead projector to the class and ask a student to read the review.
You can then go over any errors in vocabulary, grammar or sentence structure and revise the review together as a class.
Since anyone can edit a Wikipedia article, it’s a great place for ESL students to hone their writing and editing skills, and they’ll have a built-in readership, too!
Ask students to select a person that they know a lot about—a well-known figure from history, pop culture, music or film would all work. Then ask them to read the Wikipedia entry to see if they can add anything else to the article.
Perhaps the article on Ryan Gosling is missing a key detail about his recent Ken performance. If so, the student will revise and edit the article. They should take notes on what they changed, so they can explain it to you or the class the next day.
Ask your students to get creative. Have them write a short story or a poem . This can get them to use descriptive language that they don’t always have a chance to use.
One good activity to do before you assign this homework is an adjective bubble chart. For this, you start with one adjective. For example, write “moist” on the board, circle it and then draw 4-5 lines coming off of the”moist” bubble.
Ask your students to come up with other adjectives that are related to “moist” and so on. They may come up with “wet,” “watery,” “soaked” or “damp.” Then draw lines from each of those. This can lead to words that you never expected to come up.
Have your students select 3-4 adjectives from this introduction activity that they’ll use in their story or poem.
Ask your students to prepare a short presentation on an aspect of their home culture to tell the class about in the next session.
For example, a student from China may explain the Lunar New Year, a student from Vietnam may explain Tet or a student from El Salvador may tell the class about their quinceañera .
They can use photos, art, a PowerPoint presentation or they can just explain in their own words.
Then open the class up for questions.
Can you legitimately send students to the movies for homework? You can when you’re teaching ESL.
Your students don’t have to commit to a full-length movie. Instead, you can use the videos on FluentU to screen mini-lessons using clips from TV shows and movies, movie trailers, news segments, vlogs or music videos.
Use these videos in the classroom or assign homework to watch a few and complete the subsequent quizzes. You can also ask students to complete flashcard quizzes based on vocabulary words you want them to pay special attention to. These quizzes are adaptable so every student will have a unique experience catered to his learning level.
There are plenty of ways to use a movie for language development. And whether students watch a new release or catch an old Elvis flick on TV, they can do any of the following activities as homework:
- Summarize the plot.
- Describe a main character.
- Note new or interesting vocabulary (particularly slang) they hear while watching.
- Write an interview with one of the characters in the movie.
I’m sure you also have your favorite movie-related language activities and many work as homework assignments. So get creative with how you have students share about what they watched.
For the most part, people are willing to help someone in need, and that is doubly true for someone who needs to complete an assignment for school.
That’s why sending students out to interview native speakers on campus is such a fun homework assignment.
Start by helping your students write a list of questions they’ll use for their interviews. Students can choose a topic or you can assign one, like leisure activities or celebrity news.
Tell students to list five to ten questions they might ask on that topic that will elicit specific answers.
As a class, discuss how students might introduce themselves to a potential interviewee.
Then send students out to their interviews after class. They can share the answers they got in the next session.
Music is great for English learners since it stresses many aspects of language that can otherwise be hard to isolate, like the emotion of language, intonation and stress.
Have students choose their favorite English language song to listen to for homework and then ask them to do the following:
- Practice the lyrics to learn intonation and rhythm.
- Note slang and cultural references in the songs.
- Summarize the theme of the song, or just what it’s about.
- Have students share their favorite lyrics and what a particular song means to them.
Give individual students or groups of up to three students a list of items to find on their homework scavenger hunt. But instead of being specific in your list (for example, including items such as cat), be descriptive in your list.
You might include items such as something frightening, something beautiful, something quiet, something cool.
Students find items they think fit the description. For example, someone who is claustrophobic might choose an elevator for something frightening. They then take a picture of it.
The next day, have each person get with a partner and show them the pictures they took for each item on the list.
If the connection is not obvious, students should ask their partner to explain why they chose a particular item, such as the elevator.
Assigning homework that works isn’t as hard as you might think, especially if you focus on the following points.
- Put your homework in writing. It can be tempting to just announce homework assignments to students at the end of class, but language learners benefit when you reinforce what you say with what they can see. So take a minute to write any homework assignment on the board so students can read it as well as listen to it.
- Let students know what goals you have for a particular assignment. Is it practicing a certain grammar point ? Improving their listening skills ? Pronunciation practice ? When students know why they’re doing something, they’ll be able to tell on their own when they’ve successfully completed their homework assignment.
- Keep your homework practical . Your students may not find themselves planning out a menu for Thanksgiving when they leave your ESL classroom, but odds are they’ll have to order food at a restaurant at some point. Think about realistic ways students will have to use English in the real world and try to make your homework practical.
- Let your students be creative . Give your students choices on how they express themselves or present information. It’s okay for students to make a home movie, put on a one-man play or paint a picture to present to the class. Just because you prefer a particular type of creative expression doesn’t mean your students do, so give them choices and let them express themselves.
- Make homework fun! Every class has its own personality, so what’s fun for one might not be fun for another. Tailor your assignments to the personality of your class. Think about what they would think is fun, and go with that.
No matter what you believed in your student days, homework doesn’t have to be boring. With a little creativity when assigning homework, you might find that the activities you assign for outside of class become the highlights of your students’ days.
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Homework is an important part of study, but it can be overwhelming for a TEFL teacher with a mountain of exercise books to mark.
To avoid this, smart ESL teachers should set some (if not, the bulk) of their ESL homework assignments as independent study which the teacher does not have to correct.
Why set no-marking ESL homework?
First of all, you are not short-changing your students by asking them to go out and learn some English themselves.
Languages are an enormous subject ; there is no way that you could teach your students everything they need to know in the few hours a week they have with you.
In reality, if your students want to get good at English, they must listen, read, watch and practice the language in their own time.
No-marking assignments have benefits for class time also. Students can recap on the last class or prepare for the next one by watching grammar videos.
Teachers can use material from a podcast or video as the basis of a speaking activity.
This is why, I believe, that TEFL teachers set a no-marking study assignment at least once a week. It’s better for your students, your classes and your own sanity.
The following assignments have been divided into: Listening, Reading, Writing Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation . First up, listening
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Podcasts are a great way to practice comprehension. In additional, the material can be used for speaking practice the following lesson as students share with each other what they have learnt from the episode.
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a podcast
Do not choose a podcast that is too long. Four to 10 minutes is the sweet spot – anything longer your students will get confused and the task will become a chore.
Do not choose a podcast which speaks unnaturally slowly or with a childish topic. Students need to get used to the normal pace of speaking and how native speakers actually use the language. OK, so granted, ESL podcasts do have to be simpler but anything that is overly contrived is a waste of your students’ time.
Do not use a website that requires flash player to play an MP3. Access to any homework material should be really, really easy or you’ll find that half your students won’t complete the assignment.
The best ESL Podcasts
BBC 6 Minute English
Lower-intermediate to upper-intermediate British
This is without doubt the best EFL podcast on the list and the one that I use time and time again. Updated weekly, Six minute English provides fun and interesting ESL podcasts on topics such as culture, technology, travel, business and more. They’ll always include at least three new phrases to learn and after listening, students can check their understanding with the transcript.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english
Podcasts in English
Elementary to Intermediate British
The first homework is www.podcastsinenglish .com. This site provides free three to five minute podcasts for English learners for beginner, intermediate and upper-intermediate level. To practice comprehension and expand vocabulary, tell your students to listen to two podcasts a week and write a summary of what they hear. To do this effectively, they’ll have to listen a few times.
Negative: The podcasts are free but to read the transcript students must pay for the premium version.
https://www.podcastsinenglish.com
Upper-intermediate-advanced American
CNN 10 is not an TEFL podcast, it is a real news show which condenses world news for that day down to 10 minutes. Despite this, it provides a great way for higher-level students to practice their listening skills while keeping abreast or world news. The video can be accessed in the CNN app and students can read the full transcript afterwards to check their understanding.
Negative: Not made for ESL and so speech can be fast.
https://edition.cnn.com/cnn10
Elementary to Intermediate Variable
Elllo provides thousands of free English video lessons and ESL podcasts on everyday English conversation. The podcasts consist of a dialogue between two people about an everyday topic. They are short and sweet but there are thousands of them and so you could ask your students to do one a day without much time commitment from them.
The best thing about ELLLO podcasts is that students can check their understanding with the transcript AND a quiz.
Negative: Podcasts are under three minutes.
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Upper intermediate-advanced Variable
TED provides thousands of videos about technology, education, politics, science and culture.
In my experience setting a TED talk for homework can be hit and miss. Sometimes I’d set a TED video and everyone would love it and other times they’d complain that it was too long, too fast or too confusing to understand.
TED is still a great resource but when choosing a talk for homework this is my advice:
Choose a video which is no more than 10 minutes long. You can separate talks by duration, topic and language in the talk tab.
Check that the speaker isn’t speaking too fast and the accent isn’t too thick (native speakers are best).
Another way to do this is to choose a theme such as ‘business’ ‘finance’ ‘or ‘crime’ and ask your students to select and watch a TED video on the subject. Centre your following class around this theme and give your students 10 to 15 minutes to recount their video to their partners. This is a great way to reinforce the lesson vocabulary and engage your students with the topic.
https://www.ted.com
TED ED: A much better choice!
A much better choice of listening is TED ED. TED Ed is full of short educational videos about science, culture and history. You’re students will be able to follow the listening much better because along with the speaker’s voice there are animations to help tell the story.
Best of all the videos are only five minutes long and so it’s a homework activity that everyone has time to do.
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ESL Lounge provides short readings and gap fill exercises divided into elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced. Students can check their understanding with a quiz at the end.
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Five Minute English
Five minute English also provides short reading exercises. All activities come with a glossary of new words and a quiz at the end so your students can check their understanding. The only drawback is that the readings are not defined by level.
http://www.5minuteenglish.com/reading.htm
Grammar review
Viewing video lessons to either recap on the last grammar class or prepare for the next one is another highly productive no-marking homework activity.
Here are the best grammar video resources.
ENGVID Provides bite-sized video lessons on most aspects of English grammar and lots of vocabulary points. Students can also read a transcript of the lesson and check their understanding with a quiz on their website.
https://www.engvid.com
Let’s Talk: Youtube
You need it, you’ll find it here. This Youtube channel has hundreds of videos on every aspect of the English language.
Grammar and vocabulary quizzes
If you’ve just finished a grammar topic, setting your students a few grammar quizzes is a good way to review the lesson. There are dozens of grammar quiz sites out there, but proceed with caution: many of these sites are spammy with annoying adverts and pop ups all over the page. They are difficult to navigate for a native speaker never mind a student.
The BBC also offers a comprehensive library of grammar resources and quizzes for English learners. However, I haven’t included them in the list because you need a flash player to use them.
The websites I have selected also have adverts but they are not invasive. They have also established sites within the TEFL community.
Dave’s ESL Café (grammar)
This site provides a meeting point for TEFL teachers to ask and answer questions and share resources. A little known fact is that Dave’s ESL Café also boasts hundreds of quizzes on various grammar and vocabulary points, written by teachers.
http://www.eslcafe.com/quiz
ESL-lounge (grammar)
ESL-lounge is another well-known site for TEFL resources, it also has a library of grammar quizzes for students.
http://www.esl-lounge.com/student/
British Council Teens (vocabulary)
The best vocabulary quiz I have found comes from The British Council Teens site. Here users must match pictures and words together to learn vocabulary. All words come with an audio so students can check their pronunciation.
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/vocabulary-exercises
Writing is an essential skill and, as a TEFL teacher, you must set and mark writing assignments.
But what if there were a way for students to practice writing independently as well?
Well, there is.
Do you remember when you were learning French or Spanish at school and your teachers encouraged you to start a correspondence with a foreign pen pal to improve your language skills?
Well, the concept still exists. If a few of the class take it up, it can also become an interesting weekly speaking practice as you catch up on the news from their pen friends, and as a group, correct the grammar and spelling on their next correspondence.
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https://www.globalpenfriends.com
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Pronunciation
Pronunciation is often the blight of an ESL class. Bad pronunciation should be corrected , but if you have a large class it is often difficult to give that one-on-one attention to a student who is really struggling to improve.
This is why asking your students to watch pronunciation videos and practice in their own time is a worthwhile homework exercise. Here are some of the best sites to learn.
Rachel’s English: Accent American
Rachel’s English undoubtedly provides one of the most comprehensive pronunciation resources on the web. Rachel will walk your students through all of the sounds in the English language. In addition, she has videos on the rhythm of English, elision (when speakers drop vowel sounds as they link words together in a sentence) and common idioms.
http://rachelsenglish.com
Youglish: Accent International
Youglish uses YouTube to teach the pronunciation of any English word. Simply write the word into the search bar and Youglish will bring up a snippet of a video with someone using it. It is truly brilliant.
https://youglish.com
BBC Learning English Pronunciation Guide: Accent British
Teacher Jamie teaches students all the common sounds in the English language.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/pronunciation
For more on pronunciation, check out our pronunciation http://bilinguanation.com/english-pronunciation-activities-for-your-esl-class/ guide.
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If your students want to sit the Cambridge English exam then they can find everything they need to prepare with Flo-Joe.com. Here students will find a rich archive of free listening, reading, speaking and writing papers from each exam level. Listening and reading exams come with their own answer keys for self-correction. The writing paper, however, will have to be corrected by the teacher and speaking practice done in class.
https://www.flo-joe.co.uk
If your students are taking the IELTS exam, here are three resource sites where students can practice with past papers, complete with an answer key. Again any writing practice will have to be corrected by the teacher and speaking practice done in class.
https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/british-council-online-resources
https://www.ieltsbuddy.com
https://ieltsforfree.com/
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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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4. Listen to a Podcast. Listening is one of the ESL student's most difficult skills to acquire, so listening to a short podcast episode is ideal homework. You can ask students to write a little about the podcast to turn in to you, or you can ask them to briefly summarize what they heard for the class in the next session.
Office Expressions - Visual Vocabulary Video. In this visual vocabulary lesson, you can learn words and phrases to talk about offices and describe where you work. You'll see new vocabulary and phrases to talk about the office with examples to help you understand. See the full lesson here.
These English lessons will show you how to say almost anything in daily English conversation. Get started now with our speaking, vocabulary and grammar exercises. Free English Course. An 18-week course (A1- A2 level) with all the basics of English grammar, vocabulary and speaking phrases. Plus, plenty of practice exercises!
Common English sentences for practice exercises could include: Present tense habits: "She wakes up early.". Past tense actions: "I went to the store.". Present facts: "They live near the beach.". Habitual actions: "He takes the train to work.". Past experiences: "We enjoyed the weather on vacation.".
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Learn English with our free online listening, grammar, vocabulary and reading activities. Practise your English and get ready for your Cambridge English exam. ... Learn about how to use see in spoken English. B1-B2 0-5 minutes; Proficient Ellipsis. Choose which parts of these sentences have been left out. C1-C2 0-5 minutes; Proficient
Each Talking Point worksheet is accompanied by Teacher's Notes with answers. You can use these worksheets in conjunction with the EnglishClub Talking Point Discussion and Homework forums, which your students can find via the Talking Point icons on the EnglishClub home page. Ready-to-go conversation-based worksheets - for ESL students.
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English Speaking and Conversation. Level: Intermediate (B1-B2) This innovative series of worksheets is designed to get students talking about a variety of topics. Each worksheet includes a self-study preparation activity, in which the students can review and learn by heart useful vocabulary with Expemo, our spaced repetition learning platform.
BBC 6 Minute English . Lower-intermediate to upper-intermediate British. This is without doubt the best EFL podcast on the list and the one that I use time and time again. Updated weekly, Six minute English provides fun and interesting ESL podcasts on topics such as culture, technology, travel, business and more.
Improve Your Business English Vocabulary: 40 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH WORDS Join me to learn 40 new words. By learning nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and antonyms (opposites) together, you'll learn a lot more useful vocabulary at once than if you were trying to learn these words separately. This combined vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation lesson will help you understand and use advanced English ...
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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!
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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.
In this lesson, you will improve your English speaking skills and listening skills at the same time by learning 48 English phrases about homework after school. These are common phrases in English for daily life as a part of the afternoon routine, especially ones said by parents to their children.
Speaking Worksheets. Getting to Know You - Ideal for first lesson. Students interview each other, and perhaps teacher. Watch for trick questions. Clearly no-one in the class has "gone" to London. WH- Question Practice - Teacher or pair student asks student to pose various WH- questions. EnglishClub : Teach English : ESL Worksheets : Speaking ...
Homework Assignments That Work. Adult ESL learners may not have a lot of time outside of class to devote to their English studies but assigning homework once in a while can be beneficial. Having students complete exercises at home allows them to maximize their speaking time during class periods. Since adults are often very busy, it is important ...
Easter Homework. Some help for your students to revise and practice the irregular verbs with funny Easter pictures. Students use the oictures clues to answer the questions. They are... 209 uses. A selection of English ESL homework printables.