Turn a holiday video into a grammatical laboratory. This immersive session uses “Snowman” by Sia to teach the Present Continuous through visual narration and the “Freeze Frame” technique, bypassing textbook boredom entirely.
Category: Speaking & Interaction
Interactive song-based lessons that build speaking fluency, discussion skills, and real-time communication. Students respond to music through predictions, opinions, and collaborative tasks that promote meaningful spoken interaction.
How to Teach the Second Conditional with a Boost (Using Katy Perry’s “Bandaids”)
Get a free ESL lesson plan to teach the Second Conditional with Katy Perry’s “Bandaids.” End grammar boredom and get a full “Assessment with a Soul” toolkit to eliminate your assessment anxiety.
How To Use Alex Warren’s Ordinary To Turn Boring ESL Into Extraordinary Success
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
Let’s Go Back… to Fun! ESL Engagement via Music and Memory Games
Discover an innovative way to engage your ESL students with Jungle’s catchy tune “Let’s Go Back”! This vibrant lesson plan combines music, memory games, and listening challenges to practice multiple language skills. Perfect for A1 level teens and adults, this activity will have your students moving, thinking, and learning English in an exciting new way. Download free resources and boost engagement today!
Bonnie Tyler Is Back: Using Awesome Song Lyrics in 2025 ESL Lessons
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!
8 Easy Ways to Teach English with John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas’
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!
Song Activity Factory 