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Group of performers from Now United silhouetted against a sunrise, with the text 'Now United – Beautiful Life' and SAF A2 badge on screen

Now United’s ‘Beautiful Life’: A Multi-Cultural A2+ ESL Lesson Plan

March 10, 2019 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Embark on a global journey with ‘Beautiful Life’ by Now United in this engaging English language teaching activity. Featuring the song’s official music video, students explore countries, engage in flag matching exercises, word searches, listening comprehension, and email writing. Tailored for Basic (A2) learners and beyond, it’s a celebration of cultures.

Animated character from Apple’s 'Share Your Gifts' ad featured in an ESL lesson for Billie Eilish’s song 'Come Out and Play'.

Billie Eilish’s ‘Come Out and Play’: A B1+ ESL Lesson on Talent and Creativity

November 28, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into the world of talent and creativity with ‘Come Out and Play’ by Billie Eilish. This English language teaching activity, inspired by Apple’s ‘Holiday – Share Your Gifts,’ takes students on a journey of discovery. They’ll explore ideas, play memory games, delve into music creation, and arrange song lyrics. Suitable for Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners and above, it’s a dynamic way to celebrate talents

Calum Scott performing 'No Matter What' music video, featuring an emotional moment.

Teaching English with Calum Scott’s ‘No Matter What’: A B1+ ESL Lesson Plan

November 14, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Dive into the complexities of parent-child relationships with ‘No Matter What’ by Calum Scott. This English language teaching lesson plan weaves a tapestry of discussions, grammar review, narrative writing, and lyrical analysis. Suitable for Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners and beyond, it’s a journey into the realm of relationships.

Kesha promotional image for the song “Here Comes the Change” featured in the film On the Basis of Sex – ESL lesson plan cover.

Here Comes the Change (From the Motion Picture ‘On The Basis of Sex’) – Kesha

October 29, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Explore gender equality through the power of music with ‘Here Comes the Change’ by Kesha. This English language teaching lesson plan delves into thought-provoking quotes, lyrics analysis, verb tenses, and more. Perfect for Pre-Intermediate (B1+) learners and above, it’s an engaging journey into a critical topic

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

Banner for ESL lesson using 'Happier' by Marshmello ft. Bastille, showing a smiling girl holding a puppy, labeled as B1 level activity by Song Activity Factory.

Teach English with ‘Happier’ by Marshmello: Fun ESL Song Lesson

October 6, 2018 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Engage your ESL students with this fun lesson plan based on the song “Happier” by Marshmello ft. Bastille. Perfect for teaching English with songs, with activities for speaking, writing, and listening!