In the 21st Century, the century our children will live in (the century they will, in fact, shape), media literacy will not be a luxury; it will be a necessity.

English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) teachers are often faced with the challenging tasks of making our classes meaningful, practical and, yes, even fun for our students. In planning course curriculum for the year, it can be exciting to modify past curriculum or experiment with a new plan that can make teaching easier or more interesting for all.

There are two kinds of reasons for using computer technology in English. First there are the benefits to teachers and students from including computer technology in any learning area.

In this classroom, children use concrete, real-world examples to illustrate core knowledge.

Most teachers agree that teaching a small group of students is easier, more enjoyable, and less time consuming than teaching a large group. Unfortunately, due to budgets, space, or lack of teachers, many ESL schools only offer large classes. In some schools, large classes may consist of up to 50 or more students.