Haikus & Syllables by Mina Fitzpatrick, modified by Eugene Lee (South Korea ETAs) Are you looking for a way to incorporate poetry into your classes, but worry that it may be too high-level for your students? At a mere total of 17 syllables, the haiku may provide a gateway…
Second Conditional with Beyoncé by Indonesia ETAs It’s September, and that means it’s Beyoncé’s birth month. Yes, that’s right—our Queen B who told us all exactly who runs the world has earned more than just a birthday; she gets a whole month. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate…
Card Games for the Classroom by multiple contributors It’s mid-September, so it’s time for another Fulbridge Lesson Resource of the Month! Almost all ETAs will agree: incorporating games into lessons is one of the most effective ways to engage students and get them to use the English which they have…
Do You Play Boxing? by Robyn Kincaide (South Korea ETA) One of the most difficult parts of a foreign language is recognizing when there is not a direct translation from one’s native tongue. While it borrows words and syntax from other languages, English has nuances that can easily trip…
American Geography and Slang by Paige Morris As Fulbright ETAs, our job is not only to teach English but also to act as “cultural ambassadors”, fostering understanding and cooperation between the USA and the countries in which we teach. In our classes, many of us want to teach our…
No-Tech Beauty Lesson by Arya Mohanka Teenagers all around the world get stressed out about their looks, and many scramble to buy new beauty products or the most stylish clothes in order to conform to certain beauty standards in their society. It’s a reality in every nation, but perhaps…
Famous Asian Americans by Grace Lee Fulbright ETAs teach in more than 15 countries throughout Asia. These ETAs are from diverse ethnic backgrounds, but all too often those who do not fit the blonde-haired, blue-eyed stereotypical image of Americans which people have come to expect from consuming American popular…
First Day Lesson Planning by multiple contributors And we’re back! For many ETAs, the beginning of the grant year is approaching or already upon us, which means that soon classes will be starting. It’s a daunting experience, walking into the classroom on the first day and meeting the eyes…
Beyond the “To Be” Syndrome: An Alternative Method to Teaching Language by Armen Kassabian & Megan Meyerson (Brazil ETAs) Apathy. It’s one of the biggest challenges ETAs face as we walk into the classroom and meet the glazed-over eyes of our students, so drained from years of drilling “to…
Shark Week and Shark Attack by Maddie Hawk (South Korea ETA) July is an important month for Americans. Yes, 200+ years ago our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, breaking free from the clutches of colonialism and setting the foundations for our country to become what it is today……