Top Picks
Classroom Management

Building Rapport with Your ESL Students: First Day and Beyond

By Thomas
Explore Related Topics
FREE Newsletter

Get the Latest ESL Resources Delivered to Your Inbox

Join 10,000+ ESL teachers who receive our weekly newsletter featuring:

  • Curated teaching materials and lesson plans
  • Latest ESL tools and resources
  • Teaching tips and best practices
  • Exclusive content and early access to new resources
10,000+ teachers subscribed

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I handle students who dominate class discussions?
What's the best way to correct errors without discouraging students?
How can I motivate unmotivated students?

Have more questions? Check out our ESL Teaching Glossary or contact us for personalized assistance.

Related Articles

Continue learning with these related ESL teaching resources

Classroom Management
18 min read
Master the art of ESL classroom management with this comprehensive guide covering everything from building rapport and creating inclusive environments to managing mixed-level classes, handling behavioral challenges, and implementing effective routines.
classroom managementesl teachingstudent engagement
Read more
Classroom Management
11 min read
A comprehensive guide for ESL teachers on effective strategies to boost student engagement, motivation, and active participation in the classroom.
student-engagementteaching-strategiesesl-classroom
Read more
Teaching Methods
11 min read
Discover the most effective ESL Brains activities for online teaching. Learn how to implement brain-based learning strategies that boost engagement and retention.
ESL BrainsOnline TeachingBrain-Based Learning
Read more

Related Resources

Explore these hand-picked resources that complement this article

A daily word-building game that challenges players to create the longest possible word chain. Starting with a 3-letter word, players add one letter each turn to form a new, valid word. This addictive game helps ESL students expand their vocabulary and improve their spelling skills in a fun, competitive format. The game tracks streaks and awards medals for reaching word length milestones, making it perfect for both independent practice and classroom competitions.
Pano News offers a unique perspective on current events by presenting news coverage from left, center, and right-leaning sources side by side. This platform helps ESL/EFL students develop critical thinking and media literacy skills by comparing how different outlets report the same story. The concise format makes it ideal for classroom discussions, reading comprehension practice, and vocabulary building across various English proficiency levels.
GamesToLearnEnglish.com primarily aims to provide online games for learning English as a Second Language (ESL). The site covers various topics such as vocabulary (body parts, adjectives, food, months), grammar (past, present, future tenses, adverbs, sentences), listening, speaking, reading, phrases, and time. Resources are interactive games involving activities like listening and clicking, sentence building, spelling, matching pairs, and speaking practice.

New to ESL Teaching?

Check out our comprehensive glossary of ESL teaching terms and concepts.

Browse ESL Glossary