“Figurative Language in Songs” contributed by an Indonesia ETA Pop songs can be one of the most effective methods to get English language learners excited about class time. Why not use them as an easy gateway to teach your students about literary devices? Our latest Lesson of the Week, contributed…
Music Lesson – Make a Parody! by Paige Whitney (South Korea ETA) One of the most reliable ways to engage your students and get them excited about learning English is to incorporate recent pop music. In a creative take on a music lesson, South Korea ETA Paige Whitney goes beyond…
Frozen Lesson by Jet Cessant & Jessica Zucker (South Korea ETAs) It’s now been five years since Disney’s hit movie Frozen was released in theaters, and yet many ETAs can likely attest that their students still howl the lyrics to “Let It Go” or “Do You Want to Build a…
Hamilton-Rapping the Revolution by Chris Mazzacane (Argentina ETA) This lesson combines Broadway music with American history. Using ‘Hamilton’ the musical, Chris Mazzacane teaches university students about the American Revolution in Jujuy, Argentina. Hamilton is an award-winning musical that incorporates rap and hip-hop to explore the life of American Founding Father Alexander…
Guess the Plot to Movie Music by Elizabeth Beavers (South Korea ETA) Most ESL teachers will agree: incorporating music into a lesson often proves to be one of the most effective ways to pique students’ interest and encourage them to actively participate in class. If you’re looking for fresh ideas…
Music Review by Shamara Battle (South Korea ETA) It’s time for another lesson from South Korea! If your students are anything like here in Korea, they probably have certain music that they go crazy for. So, this week we’re bringing you a simple, but fun, lesson where your students can…