In order to have successful classroom discussions, it is necessary that students are given the tools (or vocabulary) necessary to carry on a discussion. In “Expressing Belief and Opinion” contributed by an Indonesia ETA, students are asked to form opinions on various topics and engage in a conversation with their…
Success by Lindsay Mickles (Bulgaria ETA) As teachers, our primary goal is not simply to teach our subject matter, but to provide our students with the skills they need to find success in life. What better way to help students do so than to devote a class period to discussing…
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…
The Single Story by Lindsay Mickles (Bulgaria ETA) December just started, and that means 2018 is coming to a close. As we draw nearer to the end of the year, we often reflect on what we have accomplished (or not…) throughout the year. Earlier this year, the Fulbridge blog featured…
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…
Food Justice by Ashley Bryant (Brazil ETA) Food insecurity is a major problem around the world, even in societies which seem to be prosperous. If your students have higher English skill levels, discussion of this important social issue and ways to solve it can provide the base for an engaging…
Food & Culture by Jordan Sims (Czech Republic ETA) It’s now November, which means Thanksgiving—every American’s favorite excuse to shamelessly stuff their faces—is right around the corner. So what better way is there to kick off this month than with a lesson centered around food? This lesson by secondary Czech…