{"id":16310,"date":"2024-09-13T07:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=16310"},"modified":"2024-09-15T13:34:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T19:34:09","slug":"reward-system-teaching-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/reward-system-teaching-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Reward Systems for Teaching English Online or In-Person"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s about reciting the alphabet well or being able to strike up a conversation in English, nothing makes you feel prouder as an ESL teacher than your students\u2019 achievements. However, to keep your learners engaged and eager to improve, it&#8217;s helpful to use a reward system in your classes. What exactly are rewards, and how do you use them? Let\u2019s explore the benefits of a reward system for teaching English and some reward system ideas for online and physical classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019re new to teaching, you\u2019ll want to get initial training and qualification with a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certificate<\/a>. You can explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online TEFL courses<\/a> to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a reward system for students?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When building a positive learning environment, an English teacher who\u2019s had their fair share of leading students to success or overcoming classroom constraints knows how important it is to motivate learners. While radiating friendliness and being patient is necessary, another powerful way to help students strive to give their best is by setting up a reward system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An essential part of ESL teachers\u2019 classroom management toolkit nowadays, a reward system aims to recognize and incentivize learners for their achievements in class, be it for fulfilling a task or conquering a challenge. These rewards can come in different forms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23ff6900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-8bb0bb3d-b7fc-47b6-a9b3-19086e567b66\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c35d7b15-b664-4cfd-bacb-ff69010298d7\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Compliments like \u201cGreat job!\u201d or encouraging feedback<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f427e47a-4ae3-41d0-b5b1-cd1c460be172\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Simple tokens, such as stickers, badges, or toys<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-22ce50f1-81c7-4def-a086-cefd4676c12c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Educational experiences, like special class activities or virtual field trips<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should you use an ESL reward system?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your student&#8217;s age or level, you may be surprised how much difference a reward system makes to your ESL classes! After all, who doesn\u2019t want to be compensated for their hard work and winnings, right? Here are the top reasons for implementing a reward system in your English lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motivate students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While learners themselves can be intrinsically motivated, they are more driven to do well in class when they feel appreciated and valued for their efforts. That student you\u2019ve just rewarded for using the past tense perfectly? He might end up conquering all of the English tenses soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-motivate-esl-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try these 10 sure-fire ways to motivate ESL students and inspire learning.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Teacher-giving-a-smiley-face-reward.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16385\" style=\"width:368px;height:490px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Teacher-giving-a-smiley-face-reward.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Teacher-giving-a-smiley-face-reward-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 720px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help students enjoy learning English<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of passing out worksheets for students to complete, starting a friendly class competition and giving them a prize to set their sights on can instantly make the activity fun and interesting! By using an ESL rewards system, students can practice the language more engagingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-games-activities-kids-young-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These ESL games and activities can also help make learning fun!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boost students\u2019 participation in class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to make quiet or reserved students take part in your class activities? Your best bet is to incentivize them or announce the rewards (or points) they can get when they succeed in completing a task, then see how they start raising their hands or doing their best just to grab that prize \u2013 or even just to get bragging rights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increase students\u2019 confidence in their English skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help learners move towards their language goals, it\u2019s necessary to give them a sense of achievement for the things that they\u2019ve done well so that they will feel more confident in the future. Sometimes, just complimenting them on pronouncing new vocabulary words well can assure them that they can use them in their next conversations with other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/build-confidence-esl-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn eight strategies to build confidence in your ESL students.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grab students\u2019 attention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially with kids and group classes, keeping learners concentrated throughout a 25- or 60-minute class can be a real challenge! However, a reward system can help break up the monotony in the classroom, encourage students to observe proper class behavior, and minimize distractions just by giving them something to focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TEO-Mari-Fish-1.jpg\" alt=\"teaching English online\" class=\"wp-image-10197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TEO-Mari-Fish-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/TEO-Mari-Fish-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teacher Mari uses fun stickers and cutouts as rewards for her online students<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you use a reward system in the classroom?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the advantages of implementing a reward system, let\u2019s look at the strategies you can use for setting up an ESL reward system effectively in your lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognizing a student\u2019s performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As learning English is a process, every milestone that your student reaches deserves to be highlighted. For instance, you can award your students for mastering a difficult grammar concept, passing a module in your course, or stepping up their English level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, you can also incentivize individual students to succeed in particular tasks, such as scoring high on an exam, winning a game, delivering a great presentation, or even just singing a song completely in English!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual and group prizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you teach group classes, you can hold games or contests and have your students compete against each other. For example, you can play guessing games or races to practice the lessons you\u2019ve just taught. Then, you can have a prize waiting for the winner or runner-up at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-online-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about teaching English online to groups.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collecting class points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to use rewards in the classroom is by setting up a points system with corresponding prizes, wherein students or the class as a whole can earn a certain number of points based on different criteria. For instance, students can win points for punctuality, submitting homework on time, or behaving well during a lesson. You can display the points in your classroom (or on your screen) so everyone can see their progress. At the end of each class (or the course), students can redeem the prize that you\u2019ve set based on the total number of points they accumulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Online-games-blog-image.png\" alt=\"ESL games for teaching online\" class=\"wp-image-14961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Online-games-blog-image.png 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Online-games-blog-image-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/juicy-mae-from-the-philippines-teaching-online-with-multiple-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online teacher Juicy Mae<\/a>, you can reward students after winning a game<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some effective reward systems for teaching English?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching English online<\/a> or in a physical classroom, there\u2019s a wide variety of rewards that you can use in your classes. The majority of them are not costly or complicated to make! Let\u2019s jump into some physical and virtual reward system ideas that your students will surely love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual reward ideas for teaching English online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital stickers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with:<\/strong> young learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">An all-time favorite free online reward system for most online ESL teachers, virtual stickers are easy to make. You can create your own stickers using Canva (or other similar platforms) or download ready-made ones on sites with ESL teacher resources. You can post these digital stickers to your PowerPoint or Google Slides, as well as Word documents or Google Docs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can also use ManyCam, an app with stickers that you can easily click to show onscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/use-manycam-for-teaching-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to use ManyCam when teaching English online.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ManyCam2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ManyCam2.jpg 950w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ManyCam2-480x234.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 950px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Online ESL teacher Krzl using ManyCam&#8217;s stickers to reward her student<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual badges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with: <\/strong>all ages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to digital stickers, virtual badges or \u201cbrag tags\u201d are rewards you give your students for particular achievements. For example, learners can aim to get the \u201cBest Writer\u201d or the \u201cGrammar Expert\u201d badge at the end of the class. You can personalize your own badges or look for collections already made by other teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tools-for-teaching-engish-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read about the best digital tools for teaching English online.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reward coupons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with: <\/strong>young learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reward system that can make learners over the moon is digital reward coupons, which can be earned and later exchanged for real-life prizes. For instance, you can make a \u201cLate Homework Pass\u201d coupon or a \u201cMusic Picker\u201d one that lets a student choose a song to listen to during the class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual field trips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with: <\/strong>all ages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From planetariums to volcanoes to the International Space Station, students can now \u201cvisit\u201d various kinds of interesting places while sitting in front of a screen! A virtual field trip can be an exciting reward for an entire class, though you can always enjoy watching it with individual learners as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Games and activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with: <\/strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\">all ages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a reward for your students\u2019 great efforts in class, you can treat them to a fun-filled day of online games or special events like a karaoke day, poetry hour, or virtual coffee chat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">eBooks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with: <\/strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\">all ages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a plethora of free or inexpensive eBooks in English on e-commerce sites like Amazon, and you can easily download and send them to a student as a reward or a special prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Praise and social media shoutout<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with: <\/strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\">all ages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, never underestimate the power of positive feedback! Whether it\u2019s as simple as \u201cCongratulations!\u201d or a more detailed phrase like \u201cYou\u2019ve improved a lot in pronunciation today,\u201d every student will leave your class with a sense of pride and enthusiasm to come back for more improvement!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from commending learners in class, why not share their accomplishments on social media too? You can post a shoutout on your school\u2019s social media page, for instance, or in your class\u2019 WhatsApp group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/ways-teachers-can-use-artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read about six ways you can use AI as your personal teaching assistant.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reward systems for teaching English in a physical classroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reward boards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with: <\/strong>young learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set up a reward board in your classroom where you put stickers, stars, magnets, or other tokens for everyone to see. While you can make your own board, you can also buy cheap ones online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brag tags<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Works best with: <\/strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\">young learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides using them online, you can also print out brag tags or badges for individual students. They can use them as bookmarks, attach them to a keyring, or wear them as chain necklaces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collectibles and food items<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with<\/strong>: <meta charset=\"utf-8\">young learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For special prizes, you can look for cheap toys or trinkets, such as marbles or rings, that students can collect. Meanwhile, you can also use candies or chocolates as incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Works best with:<\/strong> adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it for an excellent job during the entire course or a contest they\u2019ve won, you can make your adult learners feel more special by treating them to a pizza party, a trip to a nearby museum, or a short film viewing session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reward systems for teachers are excellent tools not just for boosting student motivation but also for reinforcing good behavior among English learners. By using one or more of the reward ideas above, there\u2019s no doubt that your students will feel more accomplished and yearn to do their best in your ESL classes every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-build-rapport-with-esl-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn other ways to build rapport with students, especially when teaching English online.<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s about reciting the alphabet well or being able to strike up a conversation in English, nothing makes you feel prouder as an ESL teacher than your students\u2019 achievements. 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