Technology makes life easier than ever. We can order food without leaving the sofa, let GPS guide us everywhere, and use AI to complete tasks that once required time and effort. But when does convenience become laziness? This B2 digital laziness lesson plan explores how technology is changing our habits, our willingness to make an… Continue reading B2 – Digital Laziness: Are We Becoming Too Comfortable?
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B2 – Think Differently: The Power of Self-Talk
What do you say to yourself when something goes wrong? Do you say to yourself, I'm terrible at this! This is going to be a disaster! or are you kind to yourself? Some people naturally have a more negative inner voice, while others tend to talk to themselves in a more positive and encouraging way.… Continue reading B2 – Think Differently: The Power of Self-Talk
B1 – Matters of the Heart: Heart Idioms and & Expressions
How many English expressions can you think of that include the word heart? Follow your heart, have a heart of gold, learn something by heart... There are probably more than you might expect! With so many expressions built around this one little word, September 29th - World Heart Day seemed like the perfect opportunity to… Continue reading B1 – Matters of the Heart: Heart Idioms and & Expressions
B2 – More Than “Arrr!”: The Truth About Pirates
Have you ever seen a pirate? We know that they were and still are real, but what do they actually look like? Is it a man with an eye patch, a wooden leg and a parrot sitting on his shoulder? Most of us probably have a surprisingly similar picture in our heads. This is the… Continue reading B2 – More Than “Arrr!”: The Truth About Pirates
Behind the Lesson: How a Lessonarium Lesson Is Created
Every month, I sit down and create a new Lessonarium calendar filled with lesson ideas based on international days, historical anniversaries, and interesting events. Many of you may be wondering how I come up with so many topics, so I thought that I'd show you exactly how the process works. For this example, I'll use… Continue reading Behind the Lesson: How a Lessonarium Lesson Is Created
B1 – Food Innovation: The Story of Seedless Watermelons
Every summer, seedless watermelons fill supermarket shelves, but have you ever wondered how they are actually produced? Are they genetically modified? Are the seeds removed by hand? Celebrate August 3rd - B1+ Watermelon Day lesson and explore one of the world's most popular fruits and how they are made. Watermelon Day seemed like the perfect… Continue reading B1 – Food Innovation: The Story of Seedless Watermelons
B1 – Keep Trying: The Road To Success
What do learning to swim, passing a driving test and a tiny sandpiper have in common? More than you think! They all remind us that success rarely comes on the first attempt. Every achievement begins with a challenge, and sometimes the biggest obstacle isn't the task itself, but rather believing that we can do it.… Continue reading B1 – Keep Trying: The Road To Success
B2 – Friends Against All Odds: Unlikely Friendships
A lion cuddling with a dachshund? A cheetah growing up with a Labrador? At first glance, these sound like fictional stories or animated films. In reality, they all happened and formed beautiful friendships. Since International Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30th, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to create a B2 friendship… Continue reading B2 – Friends Against All Odds: Unlikely Friendships
B2 – Lighting the Sky: Fireworks or Drones?
Every year on July 4th, millions of people across the United States celebrate Independence Day with parades, barbecues and, of course, spectacular fireworks displays. This fireworks drone show lesson explores a growing debate as an increasing number of cities replace traditional fireworks with drone light shows. While some people welcome the change, others believe that… Continue reading B2 – Lighting the Sky: Fireworks or Drones?
B1 – The Most Useless Emoji: Facts vs Opinions
Every year on July 17th, people celebrate World Emoji Day, a holiday dedicated to the tiny icons that have become an essential part of our everyday communication. While some emojis have become indispensable, others seem to have little or no purpose at all. In this B1 world emoji day lesson, students analyse one person's passionate… Continue reading B1 – The Most Useless Emoji: Facts vs Opinions
