Hello, as a EFL teacher, I have certain ways that I have so far found useful in helping students improve their reading comprehension and increase their vocabulary in English (as, in my opinion, reading is the best way to learn more vocabulary). I have a variety of sites I go to for reference or materials when I am making lesson plans, often going for readings designed for EFL students and then having them progress to works meant for native speakers.
My question for all of you is this:
EFL (English as a foreign language) students: What have you found to be most useful and enjoyable in learning more vocabulary and improving reading comprehension?
EFL Teachers: How do you like going about improving your students reading comprehension and increasing their vocabulary?
Hello, my name is Alexis and I am a EFL instructor. I have found that my students really enjoy learning English idioms because they are so silly. While I was teaching in China last summer, my students' favorite idiom was "when pigs fly," which basically means "never" or "that will never happen."
Knowing nuanced language such as idioms is a great way to make yourself seem more native in how you talk. Typically, you cannot guess what an idiom means just by reading the words. It is something cultural or learned. This is true in any language, not just English. So, what is your favorite English idiom? Please give the definition for those who might not know what it means.
