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Podcast: 4th of July – Independence Day
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Where did the term “sign your John Hancock” come from? Which two presidents died on Independence Day? What does the Declaration of Independence declare? Find out in this week’s podcast. It’s all about the 4th of July!
Bullied Bus Monitor Inspires Human Kindness
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
The video of a school bus monitor being bullied by middle school kids continues to outrage viewers, resulting in an outpouring of compassion, kindness, and death threats. Karen Klein’s story will surely get your students talking.
How to Answer Students’ Questions
Monday, June 25th, 2012
When students stump you with a difficult question, here’s what you can do.
Facebook Profile Pictures
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
What does your Facebook profile picture reveal about you? A fun topic for classroom discussion based on authentic materials from the news.
Choosing English Music Videos for the ESL Classroom
Thursday, June 21st, 2012
Many teachers use English music videos in the language classroom. Peter shares some tips for finding the best ones.
Podcast: Soccer
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
If your students are watching football this week, you’ll need an excuse to teach them all about this sport in English! Where did the sport originate, and how did it take on the name “soccer” in some countries? Find out in this week’s podcast. Don’t forget to try our Famous Things lesson plan.
Teaching English To Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Monday, June 18th, 2012
The modes of communication are as diverse as everything else in our class – some students speak clearly, some are unintelligible.
20+ Tips and Resources to Help Learners with Their Presentation Skills
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Do your students’ presentations put your class to sleep? Are your English learners afraid of standing up in front of the class? Check out these tips and tools from an award winning presenter in ELT!
Podcast: Father’s Day
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Looking for a Father’s Day themed listening exercise for class this week? Check out this week’s podcast, and learn all about the Mother of Father’s Day.
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The Grass Is Always Greener… When You Paint It
Here is a fun way to introduce the English saying "The grass is always greener on the other side". This fun story is an interesting way to explore the differences between "literal" and "figurative" language.
Magic Mayhem! 10+ Ideas & Resources to Motivate Using Magic
ESL-Library blog: May 21, 2013
Many of our learners enjoy the supernatural and are wowed by spells, optical illusions, and tricks. Try one of these ideas to bring a bit of magic and motivation to your class of language learners.
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