Expressing Opinions / Justifications – Song Activity Factory

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How To Use Alex Warren’s Ordinary To Turn Boring ESL Into Extraordinary Success

August 14, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

A creative ESL lesson plan using Alex Warren’s “Ordinary.” This B2/C1 song activity goes beyond gap-fills to teach critical thinking and figurative language

Bonnie Tyler Is Back: Using Awesome Song Lyrics in 2025 ESL Lessons

January 9, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Discover how Bonnie Tyler’s empowering anthem “Yes I Can” can boost your ESL lessons! This dynamic song-based lesson plan explores themes of resilience and self-empowerment, perfect for teens and adults. Learn how to use these powerful lyrics to enhance listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Join the Exclusive Subscriber Club for detailed lesson plans and more!

John Lennon and Yoko Ono with ‘Happy Xmas’ – ESL Song Lesson

8 Easy Ways to Teach English with John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas’

December 4, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Discover 8 easy ways to teach English with John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas’! Transform your ESL classroom with activities that foster critical thinking, creativity, and communication. Perfect for A2/B1 students, these lessons enhance language skills and inspire reflection, lyric analysis, word searches, and more. Make your lessons memorable and impactful!

ESL lesson plan featuring NotebookLM and song analysis for B2 level

How to Tech-Enhance an ESL Lesson Plan With NotebookLM + Meaningful Songs

September 17, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Discover how to create an engaging, tech-enhanced ESL lesson for B2 level learners using NotebookLM and Tones and I’s song ‘Wonderful’. This innovative plan combines AI technology, music analysis, and a Cambridge B2 First Listening Part 4 exercise. Boost language skills, critical thinking, and exam preparation with this cutting-edge approach to ESL teaching.

B1 Preliminary listening exercise based on Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars song"

Creating Top B1 Preliminary Listening Exercises with Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

August 27, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Discover how to create engaging B1 Preliminary listening exercises using popular songs like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ ‘Die with a Smile’. Learn to leverage AI tools and transform lyrics into exam-style materials that boost student engagement and exam preparation.

Engage your ESL students with music and critical thinking activities.

Boost the Four Skills in Your ESL Classroom with Critical Thinking and Music

July 1, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Discover “Match the Mood: A Musical Story Connection,” a 60-minute ESL lesson plan by Marcia Bonfim. Combine music and storytelling to boost your students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering critical thinking and creativity. Perfect for engaging and dynamic ESL lessons.