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SAF Update: The 20-min Third Conditional Rescue kit (ft. Taylor Swift)

December 15, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

“Stop teaching the Third Conditional like a dead equation. In this 20-minute Textbook Rescue Kit, we use Taylor Swift to turn grammar into a tool for survival. Zero prep. Pure alchemy. Download the lesson now.”

ESL lesson plan for Snowman by Sia teaching Present Continuous for A2 High / B1 Low learners using visual storytelling.

Snowman (Present Continuous): How To Make Grammar Feel Like a Rescue Mission

December 9, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

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.

A before-and-after comparison showing the impact of creative song activities in the ESL classroom. The 'before' side is black-and-white with a bored teacher and a grammar worksheet. The 'after' side is full-color, showing an energetic teacher and engaged students learning English with song lyrics, transformed by the MUSIC+ Framework.

ESL Case Study: From a Flat Worksheet to a Full-Color Experience

July 31, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Tired of grammar drills that fall flat? This case study provides a practical, step-by-step guide to transform any simple song worksheet into an engaging, full-color experience for your teen or adult ESL students. Discover the MUSIC+ Framework, a time-saving method to boost student motivation, deepen understanding, and foster real creativity. Stop just teaching grammar and start sharing a human experience. Download the free, ready-to-use lesson plan inside.

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Fun Musical Rooms – Where AI Meets Music to Teach ESL House Vocabulary

June 11, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Teach house vocabulary with a fun, AI-generated song in this ready-to-use A2 ESL lesson. “Fun Musical Rooms” blends listening, reading, and creativity while exploring smart homes. Includes worksheet, comprehension questions, and a creative task. Perfect for teens and adults learning vocabulary in context through music.

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Why Teaching ESL With Songs Got Easier and More Effective Than Ever!

June 6, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Tired of boring ESL song gap-fills? This post explains why teaching with songs is easier and more effective using the MUSIC+ Framework. Learn about the 5 pillars (Motivation+, Understanding+, Skills+, Interaction+, Creativity+) that create engaging, time-saving activities. Get 5 free sample lessons to try it yourself!

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!