Discover the exciting world of ‘Song Pieces’ – a novel and entertaining ELT activity! In this unique English language teaching plan, students collaborate in teams, listening to short song extracts. Their mission? Identifying various grammar structures and vocabulary in each piece. Suitable for learners of all levels and ages, it’s a fun way to enhance listening and writing skills
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Now United’s ‘Beautiful Life’: A Multi-Cultural A2+ ESL Lesson Plan
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.
Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’: A Top Oscar-Winning ESL Lesson for B1+ Students
Explore victory and triumph with ‘Shallow’ by Lady Gaga in this English language teaching activity. Featuring her Oscar Awards Acceptance Speech and ‘Shallow’ performance, students connect ideas, discuss, practice listening, and spot verb form mistakes in lyrics. Suitable for Pre-Intermediate (B1) learners and beyond, it’s a celebration of achievement
Billie Eilish’s ‘Come Out and Play’: A B1+ ESL Lesson on Talent and Creativity
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
Teaching English with Calum Scott’s ‘No Matter What’: A B1+ ESL Lesson Plan
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.
Here Comes the Change (From the Motion Picture ‘On The Basis of Sex’) – Kesha
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