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Category: Black Eyed Peas

ELT lesson plan featuring 'Don't You Worry' by Black Eyed Peas, Shakira & David Guetta

Boost ELT Engagement Instantly with ‘Don’t You Worry’ Lesson Plan

June 19, 2022 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Unleash creativity in your upper-intermediate to advanced English class! This innovative lesson merges lottery discussions with a musical guessing game, using ‘Don’t You Worry’ to engage students in multi-faceted language practice

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Students engaging in the Song Pieces ELT activity, identifying grammar structures from song clips

Comparatives in SONG PIECES! [Teaching With Songs A2/B1]

August 7, 2021 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Lesson at a Glance: Comparatives in SONG PIECES! The Experience: Students participate in a high-energy, competitive listening challenge to identify comparative adjectives within six short

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Five meerkats standing alert with “Watch & Catch” title — visual for ESL video-based classroom activity.

Watch & Catch: An Interactive Music Video ESL Activity for A2+ Learners

November 4, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Watch & Catch’ turns popular music videos into an exciting ESL game. This point-based activity challenges A2+ students to spot visual elements and catch specific words, boosting their listening and observation skills. Get ready to energize your classroom with this versatile, easy-to-implement exercise that covers various language topics.

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Big Love ESL lesson plan banner featuring members of The Black Eyed Peas, used to teach English through music and social themes

Teaching English with songs: Big Love – The Black Eyed Peas

October 15, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Delve into English language teaching with ‘Big Love’ by The Black Eyed Peas. This lesson plan tackles thought-provoking topics like bullying, gun control, smartphones, and war through speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. Ideal for intermediate (B2) learners and beyond, this engaging plan sparks discussions on current controversial issues

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