“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…
“As (blah blah) as…” Simile Poems Lesson by Maggie Little (South Korea ETA) The ability to make comparisons is an important language skill. A lot of English curriculum seems to emphasize things like comparatives and superlatives, but doesn’t really focus on how to talk about things that are the same…
Images for Inspiration by Morgan Harden (Argentina ETA) Expressing yourself creatively can be difficult. You may have dozens of ideas swirling around in your head, but finding a way to communicate them through a medium that others can understand and appreciate is challenging. Try doing so in another language,…
Love Poetry and Valentines by Elizabeth Beavers (South Korea ETA) We’re back! Did you miss us? In light of the upcoming holiday, for our first Lesson of the Week of 2019, we are featuring a Valentine’s Day-themed lesson created by South Korea ETA Elizabeth Beavers. Following a pun-filled introduction, students…
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…