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ESL lesson plan featuring 'Dancing In The Flames' by The Weeknd

Thrills and Skills: A B2 Lesson Plan Inspired by The Weeknd’s ‘Dancing In The Flames’

September 13, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Ignite your B2 English class with this electrifying lesson plan inspired by The Weeknd’s ‘Dancing In The Flames’. Combine pop culture with language learning to boost engagement and challenge your students’ skills. Features a Cambridge B2 First Speaking Part 3 practice activity. Perfect for teens and adults preparing for Cambridge exams!

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B2 First Reading Part 5 exercise featuring Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars song

Boost B2 First Skills: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars in Reading Part 5

August 31, 2024 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Elevate your B2 First exam preparation with this engaging Reading Part 5 exercise. Use Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars lyrics to boost student engagement while honing crucial exam skills. Perfect for tech-savvy teachers seeking time-saving, creative solutions

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B2 First (FCE) Exam Prep with English Lyrics - Hollow Coves Lesson Plan"

Song-Based Lesson Plan: B2 First (FCE) Exam Prep with English Lyrics

September 18, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Boost your students’ English skills with our B2 First (FCE) exam-prep lesson plan featuring Hollow Coves’ ‘The Open Road.’ Dive into adventure and language learning as you explore inspirational quotes, listening exercises, collaborative speaking tasks, and creative writing assignments. Elevate your teaching with the magic of music.

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