This free festive lesson plan offers English students a different take on the holiday season. The lesson is based on an animated video that offers an alternative point of view about the origins of Christmas. The narrator suggests that the traditions, colours and folklore connected to Christmas all originate from Read more…
This discussion based English lesson is based on two award winning short films that share the same themes of stereotyping and prejudice. Strangers is an dark and atmospheric short film set on a late night train whereas Traction is a light hearted comedy based on the contemporary protocols of modern dating. Both films generate great discussion topics that challenge assumptions about people.
In this lesson plan, students will have a brief discussion about alcohol before watching a fascinating animated presentation about its history. As well as practicing listening skills with a Cambridge exam style exercise, the lesson also includes written exercises to introduce the students to new vocabulary. Finally, your students can Read more…
This fun listening lesson plan is suitable for both late-teens and adults. The exercises in the lesson help intermediate students expand their descriptive vocabulary and support their opinion in a discussion. It is based on fascinating TED Ed. presentation that discusses the unseen things that make us attractive to each Read more…
This listening lesson is based on a speech by American astrophysicist, author and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson in which he describes the importance of critical thinking. The lesson focus is more than just listening for detail and understanding, it also includes exercises to introduce the students to new vocabulary, Read more…
This listening lesson focuses on the use modal verbs and the second conditional to talk about possibilities. It is based on an the short film ‘Alone’ by Brock Torunski and encourages students to use the target language. First students practice their listening skills, then they have to discuss possible endings. Read more…