... worked in either the lumber or farming industry. I admired them for sparing their children for a few hours from the family chores in order to allow them the luxury of EFL lessons. Living, teaching, ... overlooked. Maintaining the students’ self-esteem is the key to their success. Speaking in a second language, especially in public settings, can be a very intimidating undertaking. Providing positive ... said, they did not felt the puppet, rather than they themselves, was doing the speaking. This storytelling activity with puppets is similar to using games at the end of a lesson. Since the students...