Travel through time with your B1 ESL students using this engaging ‘used to’ grammar lesson. Featuring pop songs from 2000-2020, this activity combines music video extracts with grammar practice, perfect for both online and face-to-face teaching
Author: Márcia Bonfim (Mars)
Founder, Song Activity Factory | Creator of the BEAT+ Method. An international educator teaching since 1993, I specialize in transmuting contemporary music into a soulful system for song-based ESL teaching and assessment. My mission is to help teachers move beyond passive "gap-fill" worksheets to create profound, creative, and human-centered classroom experiences through the alchemical power of song.
Teaching with songs and music videos: Watch & Catch 3! A Fun way to Review vocabulary
Lesson at a Glance: WATCH & CATCH 3 The Experience: This high-octane review activity challenges students to synchronize their eyes and ears. By watching four
Teaching with songs: Cardigan (Taylor Swift Song Activity + Song-based Lesson Plan For ESL
Lesson at a Glance: Cardigan – Taylor Swift The Experience: Students step into the atmospheric world of Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” through a multi-sensory “Jigsaw Viewing”
Unlock ELT Success: Teach with Alec Benjamin’s ‘Match In The Rain
Elevate your teaching and captivate your students with our ultimate ELT lesson plan centered on Alec Benjamin’s hit, ‘Match In The Rain’. Tailored for B2 level learners, this comprehensive guide not only simplifies English teaching with songs but also infuses your classroom with creativity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.”
My Top 10 Songs for Unforgettable ESL Conversation Classes
Strategy Insights: 10 Songs for Authentic Conversation The Core Shift: Transmute passive listening into a visionary Pedagogical Flow where provocative lyrics and visual storytelling converge
12 Song-Based Lesson Plans That Promote Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity & Communication
Revitalize English learning with 12 innovative song-based lesson plans that boost student collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. Harness music’s universal appeal to inspire and engage, transforming language education. Witness your students’ English proficiency flourish through the power of song
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