Using Podcasts & Twitter (for vocab and listening)

Using English Podcasts: (Intermediate level listening skills and vocab building) A good way to start using podcasts is through Twitter. For example, find the user @eslpod and browse through its tweets. There you can find a large selection of podcast lessons which include scripts for new vocab. They speak slow and clear and it is […]

Cultural identities served with food

Upper Intermediate + (for teachers & students)Conversation class & practice Cuisine Cultural identities served with food on Vimeo Intro:Is food and cuisine an important part of culture?What does Catalan food say about your culture? Use as many adjectives as possible.Do you enjoy tasting other types of food and therefore other cultures?What is an eatocracy? (It´s […]

The magic of truth and lies (and iPods) TED

Marco Tempest: The magic of truth and lies (and iPods)   You are going to view a presentation from Ted.com. Technology Entertainment Design. Introduction Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion.   1. Warm Up Questions: Do you like magic? What […]

TED – Richard St. John’s 8 Secrets Of Success

Richard St. John’s 8 secrets of success You are going to view a presentation from Ted.com. TED = Technology Entertainment Design. Why do people succeed? Is it because they’re smart? Or are they just lucky? Neither. Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable 3-minute slideshow on the real secrets of success. […]

TBL: Telephone Conversation

In this exercise the English learner must their English autonomously to practise their English and complete the task. Results can be discussed and corrected in class. Contact Name : Profession: Teacher Number : Call window (time) : Between 17 & 18 hr on Mondays. Theme 1: Registration Form Hello ___________, my name is ________________, a […]