Privilege Walk by Meg Dale (Bulgaria ETA) Last week was the Thanksgiving holiday—a time for coming together with family and reflecting on the things in our lives for which we are most thankful. While this is generally a heart-warming, rewarding experience, for some it serves as a subtle, uncomfortable reminder…
Astrological Signs by Paige Whitney (South Korea ETA) It’s that time of the month – when the dominant star sign changes. The sun is setting on the time of Scorpios, and the season of Sagittarius begins on the 22nd. Whether you put much stock in the zodiac or not, it…
Thanksgiving by Lia Sacks (India ETA) It’s mid-November, and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. While those of us who are off teaching abroad may not be able to celebrate the holiday as we were accustomed to back in the US, we can still spread the spirit of…
How’s the Weather? Pokémon Cards by Ashley Park and Chelsea Duff (South Korea ETAs) Weather isn’t always the most interesting topic to teach to young children; there’s often a lot of rote memorization of vocabulary words involved. That’s why former South Korea ETAs Ashley Park and Chelsea Duff worked…
“The Monkey’s Paw” Reading Lesson by Breanna Durham (South Korea ETA) It’s Halloween, and what better way to celebrate this holiday in your classroom than by reading a spooky story? Our newest Lesson of the Week, “’The Monkey’s Paw’ Reading Lesson” by South Korea ETA Breanna Durham focusing on the…
The American Dream by Simone Hutchings (South Korea ETA) Although they may not know the exact term for it, many of our students are likely familiar with some form of the classic “American Dream”, whether it be going from rags to riches, getting a big house with a white picket…
Popsicle Stick Storytelling by Emily Donlon (Bulgaria ETA) All ESL teachers will likely agree that the imagination and creativity of our students frequently surprises us and keeps us on our toes—it’s one of the best things about teaching. If you’re looking for a way to encourage your students to stretch…
World Leaders of Nonviolence by Lia Sacks (India ETA) Although many of us may be unaware, the International Day of Nonviolence is approaching. This day was set on October 2nd, the birthdate of Mahatma Gandhi, a pioneer of achieving social change through nonviolent methods who inspired many others to follow…
Proverbs contributed by an Indonesia ETA “Practice makes perfect.” “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” “There’s no time like the present.” Such sayings come easily from the tongues of native speakers, but even for English language learners who understand the meanings of these proverbs, using them comfortable can…
Happiness TED Talk Lesson by Christina Chabali (Brazil ETA) Engaging university students and getting them to interact with each other in English can be difficult; so many of the games and activities that get primary or secondary students excited simply do not work on these young adults, leaving their instructors scrambling…