Layout Puzzles by Eugene Lee (South Korea ETA) When teaching English as a second language, it’s important to emphasize four key language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Each of these skills comes with its own unique set of challenges as we teachers struggle to find ways to employ fresh,…
Pluck the Turkey Thanksgiving Trivia by Robyn Kincaide (South Korea ETA) Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and many of us ETAs are excited to share with our students our enthusiasm for this holiday about giving thanks, visiting family, and gorging ourselves to bloatation. In many cases, however, students who…
Thanksgiving & Hand Turkeys by Robert Haley (Taiwan ETA) & Alex Ford (South Korea ETA) It’s November, which means it’s the unofficial month of the turkey in the USA. Cartoon caricatures of the bird that was once so close to becoming our country’s national symbol will cover stores and classrooms…
Halloween Olympics by Christine Oh (South Korea ETA) Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to have a bit more fun in the classroom. There are so many ways to do so: games, arts and crafts, costume parties, trivia… Our featured lesson this week from South…
– 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…
Superstitions by Max Gollin (Czech Republic ETA), Elizabeth Philippe (South Korea ETA), & Phung Nguyen (South Korea ETA) October has begun, and that means Halloween is just around the corner. TV networks back in the USA will be constantly playing movies about ghosts, vampires, witches, and more. Behind all these…
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…
Do You Play Boxing? by Robyn Kincaide (South Korea ETA) One of the most difficult parts of a foreign language is recognizing when there is not a direct translation from one’s native tongue. While it borrows words and syntax from other languages, English has nuances that can easily trip…
American Geography and Slang by Paige Morris As Fulbright ETAs, our job is not only to teach English but also to act as “cultural ambassadors”, fostering understanding and cooperation between the USA and the countries in which we teach. In our classes, many of us want to teach our…
No-Tech Beauty Lesson by Arya Mohanka Teenagers all around the world get stressed out about their looks, and many scramble to buy new beauty products or the most stylish clothes in order to conform to certain beauty standards in their society. It’s a reality in every nation, but perhaps…