Something to Talk About

Our goal at ESL-Library is to make your life easier. With these discussion topic suggestions and authentic reading links, you’ll never run out of things to discuss in class. Studies show that exposing learners to authentic materials inspires them to read and write more complex texts. We’ll get you started and your students will do the rest.

Subscribe to our ESL Library Blog RSS Feed

thumbnail

Health Kick 2012: The 23 and 1/2 Hour Lecture

By Tara Benwell

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

No Comments

This visual lecture could change your students’ life. Show it to your English learners and get them talking and walking!

Read On...
thumbnail

Canada says No to Niagara Falls Wire Walk

By Tara Benwell

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

3 Comments

Should Nik Wallenda be allowed to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope?

Read On...
thumbnail

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? Let’s Debate!

By Tara Benwell

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

No Comments

Should teachers cover “Christmas” at school? Let your students debate the
issue.

Read On...
thumbnail

When does Learning Begin?

By Tara Benwell

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

No Comments

This TED Talk is perfect for starting a discussion about language in your language classroom.

Read On...
thumbnail

Is Black Friday Taking over Thanksgiving?

By Tara Benwell

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

No Comments

Prepare a turkey or stand in a line up? What’s your tradition?

Read On...
thumbnail

Accommodations in Mecca

By Tara Benwell

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

No Comments

Is the holiness of Mecca at risk?

Read On...
thumbnail

Is it True that Women were Born to Shop?

By Tara Benwell

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

No Comments

An authentic reading and video to introduce the topic of stereotypes!

Read On...
thumbnail

Behind Closed Doors: Skin Bleaching

By Tara Benwell

Friday, November 11th, 2011

1 Comment

Is skin bleaching a taboo topic in your classroom? What about sun tanning?

Read On...
thumbnail

Turn Your Brown Eyes Blue

By Tara Benwell

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

No Comments

Would you be willing to pay big bucks for permanent blue eyes?

Read On...
thumbnail

Movember: The Month of the Moustache

By Tara Benwell

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

1 Comment

Teach your students about the hairy ribbon campaign!

Read On...

  • ESL English Lesson Plans
  • Footer_Feature_discussions
  • everyday_dialogues
  • Grammar-Practice-Worksheets
  • Chris Hadfield English lesson plan ESL

Something to talk about

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.

Great links to articles and resources for this topic...

Podcast: Allergies

ESL-Library blog: May 22, 2013

Do you or your students suffer from allergies? Listen to the podcast preview of our Health Matters lesson plan about allergy tests.

Read On...

Why should I join?

Our goal at ESL-Library is to continually produce and offer high quality lesson plans and flashcards for English teachers. We know that many teachers are over-worked and out of time. We love making resources that make your teaching life a whole lot easier. (Find out more about us...)

ESL-Library.com is owned and managed by Red River Press Inc., the little online publishing company from Canada.

Suite 76, 162 - 2025 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R3P 0N5

Toll Free from US/Canada: 1-866-896-7123
International Calls: 1-204-452-8241
Fax: 1-204-452-8241

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
www.redriverpress.com
© Red River Press. All rights reserved.