It’s December! Today I just wanted to let you know about about a PPT in our database that could be helpful for you this month to explain Hanukkah to your students. Hanukkah by Elizabeth Glickman (South Korea ETA) It’s targeted towards Secondary South Korean students, but could easily be updated.…
American Humor by Olivia Gillespie (Brazil ETA) Next Monday is April Fool’s Day, so why not kick off the upcoming month with a fun lesson for your students? Our latest Lesson of the Week, “American Humor” by Brazil ETA Olivia Gillespie invites high-level learners to discuss cultural differences in senses…
Going to a Restaurant by Meghan Cioci & Rebecca Kanter (Brazil ETAs) If you were to ask your students to shout out some American foods, what kinds of responses could you expect to receive? Likely something along the lines of: “Hamburger!” “Hot Dog!” “Pizza!” What if you asked about restaurants?…
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…
– by Grace Wivell – This fall, Fulbright ETAs share their experiences adjusting and adapting to new cultures – and the challenges, humor, and new ways of seeing the world that come with diving into life in another country. Read the full series here. This piece was written by Grace Wivell, a…
– by Rachel Fauth – This fall, Fulbright ETAs share their experiences adjusting and adapting to new cultures – and the challenges, humor, and new ways of seeing the world that come with diving into life in another country. Read the full series here. This piece was written by Rachel Fauth, a…
– by Teal Vickrey – This fall, Fulbright ETAs share their experiences adjusting and adapting to new cultures – and the challenges, humor, and new ways of seeing the world that come with diving into life in another country. Read the full series here. This piece was written by Teal Vickrey,…
– by Jessica Brumley – This fall, Fulbright ETAs share their experiences adjusting and adapting to new cultures – and the challenges, humor, and new ways of seeing the world that come with diving into life in another country. Read the full series here. This piece was written by Jessica Brumley,…
Slang by Ayat Abourashed (Indonesia ETA) Let’s be real. We teach students in Indonesia very formal English. That’s all great, but when students are watching American movies or listening to pop, they hear a lot of informal language. My students always ask about slang, and they should learn it. Realistically, if…
Black History Month Introduction and Civil Rights by Sojourner White (Spain ETA) It’s February 1st so it’s only right to kick off a new month with a new history lesson! Educate your students on important black figures in history by beginning with the most famous, The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King…