Matthew Gordon 01/05/2023 Matthew Gordon 01/05/2023

Using Engage-Study-Activate (ESA) for Lesson Planning

Engage-Study-Activate (ESA) is a lesson staging model that Jeremy Harmer introduced in 'How to Teach English' in 1997. This flexible lesson model enables us as teachers to tailor input and practice to our students' needs.

Laura Wilkes 26/02/2018 Laura Wilkes 26/02/2018

A Guide to Planning a Present-Practice-Produce (PPP) Lesson

Although there are many ways to organise a lesson, the merit of PPP is that it provides a clear step-by-step model for new teachers to follow by dividing the lesson into three main stages: Present, Practice and Produce. This blog looks at what happens at each of these stages, the key points to bear in mind when planning a PPP lesson, as well as when PPP is most effective.