Practice drills and tests In the case of students that have to take English proficiency examinations, practice drills or dump as it is called in the IT world can be used to help student develop their skills faster. Our aim as English as a second language instructor is to help our students enjoy learning English so as to become effective speakers. Videos, games and other invention have made life easier for both the students and the teachers. With advance practice, students can be helped with practice drills to get very comfortable with English language. Using technology to find Pen-pals Nothing beats communication with people that speaks the language a student is learning. Using technological gadgets at our disposal, a teacher can arrange with the students in getting pen-pals on the internet where the students can then exchange emails or chat which has been proven to increase language proficiency. There are also videos that have been specifically made to achieve a goal which can range from pronunciation to standing postures and communication gestures peculiar to the English society. How To Use Technology In The ESL Classroom Teaching English as a Second Language doesn’t have to be difficult at all. This is usually increases the fun associated with learning the English language. Internet Learning With the invention of the internet, it is now easy to put up lessons online and have your students go there and read for themselves at their own pace.