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Simple Past in Songs: Engaging ESL Lesson Plan with Kelly Clarkson’s “Me”

August 4, 2023 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into this engaging ESL lesson plan focused on the simple past tense using Kelly Clarkson’s song “Me.” Improve your students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while exploring a creative and fun approach to language learning.

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