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The Grass Is Always Greener… When You Paint It

By Tara Benwell

Friday, May 10th, 2013

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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.

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Podcast: Coke

By Tara Benwell

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

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The first Coca Cola was sold on May 8th, 1886. Share this week’s mini podcast with your English learners!

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Podcast: Gaming Addiction

By Tara Benwell

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

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Is gaming addiction worse than other addictive habits, such as texting, surfing the net, or shopping? This week’s podcast for English learners is all about gaming addiction. Share this free podcast with your students and give them something to talk about!

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Assisted Suicide And The Right To Die

By Tara Benwell

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

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A Canadian woman named Susan Griffiths traveled to Switzerland to die this week. She had a message for the Canadian government before she took her lethal cocktails.

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The Gun Control Debate – Australia Vs US

By Tara Benwell

Saturday, April 27th, 2013

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John Oliver’s recent special related to the gun control debate in the US is full of examples of “sarcasm”. This video will get your students talking and will hopefully spark a debate.

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Podcast: Shakespeare

By Tara Benwell

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

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People around the world are celebrating Shakespeare this week! Check out this week’s podcast and share it with your English learners.

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Podcast: Earth Day

By Tara Benwell

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

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Listen to a reading about the history of Earth Day. Share this free podcast with your advanced English learners before you use the related lesson plan in class.

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Was Bieber’s Note Disrespectful To Anne Frank?

By Tara Benwell

Monday, April 15th, 2013

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Many people are upset with what Justin Bieber wrote in the guest book at the Anne Frank House. What do your students think about it?

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Podcast: Golf

By Tara Benwell

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

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This week’s podcast on Golf is just in time for the Masters! It also happens to be Golfer’s Day today! Please share this FREE listening practice with your English learners.


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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.

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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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