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Boost B1-B2 Writing Skills: Email Practice with Sasha Sloan’s ‘Older

March 27, 2019 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Elevate your B1-B2 English lessons with this engaging plan centered on Sasha Sloan’s ‘Older’. From family discussions to song lotteries and email writing tasks, this lesson develops essential language skills while exploring contemporary music

Lady Gaga holding her Oscar for 'Shallow' at the 2019 Academy Awards, featured in an ESL activity for B1 learners.

Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’: A Top Oscar-Winning ESL Lesson for B1+ Students

February 28, 2019 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Explore victory and triumph with ‘Shallow’ by Lady Gaga in this English language teaching activity. Featuring her Oscar Awards Acceptance Speech and ‘Shallow’ performance, students connect ideas, discuss, practice listening, and spot verb form mistakes in lyrics. Suitable for Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners and beyond, it’s a celebration of achievement

Animated character from Apple’s 'Share Your Gifts' ad featured in an ESL lesson for Billie Eilish’s song 'Come Out and Play'.

Billie Eilish’s ‘Come Out and Play’: A B1+ ESL Lesson on Talent and Creativity

November 28, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into the world of talent and creativity with ‘Come Out and Play’ by Billie Eilish. This English language teaching activity, inspired by Apple’s ‘Holiday – Share Your Gifts,’ takes students on a journey of discovery. They’ll explore ideas, play memory games, delve into music creation, and arrange song lyrics. Suitable for Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners and above, it’s a dynamic way to celebrate talents

Calum Scott performing 'No Matter What' music video, featuring an emotional moment.

Teaching English with Calum Scott’s ‘No Matter What’: A B1+ ESL Lesson Plan

November 14, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into the complexities of parent-child relationships with ‘No Matter What’ by Calum Scott. This English language teaching lesson plan weaves a tapestry of discussions, grammar review, narrative writing, and lyrical analysis. Suitable for Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners and beyond, it’s a journey into the realm of relationships.

Kesha promotional image for the song “Here Comes the Change” featured in the film On the Basis of Sex – ESL lesson plan cover.

Here Comes the Change (From the Motion Picture ‘On The Basis of Sex’) – Kesha

October 29, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Explore gender equality through the power of music with ‘Here Comes the Change’ by Kesha. This English language teaching lesson plan delves into thought-provoking quotes, lyrics analysis, verb tenses, and more. Perfect for Pre-Intermediate (B1+) learners and above, it’s an engaging journey into a critical topic

Banner for ESL lesson using 'Happier' by Marshmello ft. Bastille, showing a smiling girl holding a puppy, labeled as B1 level activity by Song Activity Factory.

Teach English with ‘Happier’ by Marshmello: Fun ESL Song Lesson

October 6, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Engage your ESL students with this fun lesson plan based on the song “Happier” by Marshmello ft. Bastille. Perfect for teaching English with songs, with activities for speaking, writing, and listening!