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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Happy Holidays!
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Make sure to spend time talking about the origin and meaning of Christmas as well as the festivities, symbols, songs and stories that make it one of the most joyous times of the year for Christians and non-Christians alike throughout the world!
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
December Teaching Topics and Themes
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Be sure to take a peek at some of the suggested Topics and Themes for December here! The main theme of course will be the holiday season - decked out in colorful lights and cheery decorations! However, you may also want to discuss a bit about the history of December 25th and focus less on the commercial side of it. Depending on where you are, your students will most likely be surrounded by an abundance of holiday festivities, holiday carols and red and green symbols in their community......so don't be afraid to get them all into the holiday spirit too!
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
November Topic: Shopping!
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Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping to our American neighbours! (see links to Thanksgiving worksheets and activities).
Have your students talk about the culture of shopping in their country and see if it compares to days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday (kick offs to the official start of the holiday shopping madness this Friday, November 24th and Monday, November 28 th).
FIND LINKS TO RECOMMENDED SITES ON THE TOPIC OF CONSUMERISM FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Thursday, November 17, 2016
November Topic: World Television Day!
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Find recommended links for your ESL students here!
Monday, November 14, 2016
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
A Fun Find for your ESL students!
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
November Topic: Remembrance Day
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There are a number of key symbols associated with November 11th including the famous war poem from WW1 Flanders Fields Poem (video lesson), the Last Post call, and the Two Minutes of Silence.
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS TO ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHEETS HERE!
Friday, November 4, 2016
November Topic: Daylight Savings Time!
It's that time of the year again - Daylight Saving Time (DST) - officially ends this Sunday (Nov 6th), so get ready to turn those clocks "backwards"! DST was first introduced in the late 1800's before electricity and modern lighting as a way to gain an extra hour of daylight and productivity. When the energy crisis hit in the 1970's, more and more countries began to practice DST and today it's observed by over 70 countries worldwide. Applauded for its role in energy conversation, but criticized for the way it disrupts daily life, DST makes for a great ESL discussion topic - one that can also provide a springboard for talking about "time".
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AND TIME HERE!
Monday, October 31, 2016
November Planning Topics and Themes
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International observance and celebratory days that might provide some interesting springboard topics this month include World Vegan Day, World Tongue Twister Day, Remembrance/Veteran's Day, World Kindness Day, Say Hello Day, World Television Day and of course the biggie in the U.S. is American Thanksgiving! Be sure to check them all out and feel free to add any of your ideas and suggestions for this month too!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
October Topic: Halloween!
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Halloween, celebrated in many parts of the world, is an exciting time of the year and well known for traditional and festive activities such as trick-or-treating, costume parties and pumpkin carving. Halloween is a cultural celebration with an interesting history that dates back nearly 2,000 years. This time of the year not only provides ESL teachers with lots of fun activities, but it can also provide an opportunity for some very lively conversation around linking topics such as superstitions and fears! So, have fun with it!
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
October Topic: World Food Day!
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Watch YouTube 2016 Theme: Food and Agriculture
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!
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FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Thursday, September 29, 2016
October ESL Planning Themes and Topics
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There is a lot to talk about in the month of October! It's Vegetarian Day on Oct 1st and a busy week next week with World Animal Day on Oct 4th, World Habitat Day on the 5th and World Egg Day on the 9th. But, the big topics this month will be Thanksgiving celebrated here in Canada and the U.K. on Monday, Oct 10th as well as Halloween on Oct 31st. Be sure to check out October ESL Planning Themes and Topics here and follow ESL Made Easy for updated posts on recommended links to free ESL activities!
Friday, September 23, 2016
September Topic: Coffee!
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World-wide coffee vendors also look forward to this day and celebrate with giveaways and special deals for their loyal customers. Talking about International Coffee Day can make for a lively and stimulating class discussion (on any day, really) - especially for your coffee drinkers!
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
September Topic: Autumn Equinox!
It's that time of the year again when the hours of daylight become shorter if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. For those of you who enjoy the cooler days and nights, the changing colour of leaves, and wearing warm fuzzy sweaters, you don't have long to wait.
This year, the Autumn Equinox is on September 22nd, or depending on where you live, September 23rd. Many of us recognize this time to welcome the change of seasons with traditional celebrations, symbols and festivities. And with that, comes plenty of vocabulary words and activities you can do with your ESL students.
Find follow up activities for your ESL students here!
Thursday, September 8, 2016
A Day of Remembrance
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS BY ESL MADE EASY:
1. Do you remember where you were and what you were doing the moment your heard about the events of September 11, 2001?2. Do you think the events of September 11th have changed American culture?
3. What are some possible ways people around the world could help to commemorate this important day?
4. Do you think children should be taught about September 11th (including what happened and why)?
RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR ESL STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001:
Teacher Vision: Activity and exercise lessons on September 11ESL Library: A lesson plan - Famous 9/11 Heroes
History: All About the History of 9/11
Breaking News English: Reading with follow-up activities on Ground Zero
YouTube: A picture (question) lesson about Ground Zero
Twin Towers-New York: History of the Twin Towers
Ducksters: Facts about Patriot Day
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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Welcome back to ESL Made Easy!
If you haven't already scheduled in some teaching ideas, be sure to visit September's Themes and Topics for ESL Students here! September is busy starting with Labour Day on September 5th, follow by World Suicide Prevention Day, A Day of Remembrance (September 11th), Positive Thinking Day, and National Grandparents Day. Other topics that might be interesting to your ESL students are World Heart Day and International Coffee Day.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
5 Compelling Reasons to Use News in Your ESL Class!
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By ESL MADE EASY - If you’re teaching English as a Second Language, using standard textbooks can get tiring after a while. Students may see the scenarios you ask them to discuss as contrived or not representative of real life language applications, and teachers often get bored using the same lessons over and over.
However,
there’s one source of material that will never run dry, and that’s current
events. With so much happening in the world around us, there’s very little
reason to use the discussion sections in printed textbooks to strengthen your
students’ conversational skills. Need more convincing? Here are five compelling
reasons to use the news as a teaching tool in an ESL class.
1. The newspaper is an authentic
text.
Unlike the
awkward scenarios in most textbooks, the news is real (forget the biases) — it's authentic.
Students can actually take what they learn in class and have an actual
conversation, in English, with friends, family, acquaintances, and co-workers
about the same subjects.
2. It helps students build vocabulary
and learn idioms.
There are
some words that come up frequently in current news articles and nowhere else.
By using the news to teach, students can learn these words. Also, as students
learn idioms that are used in reporting and in everyday conversation, they’ll
feel more and more comfortable with the language.
3. It helps students learn what is
going on in their new country.
Many English
learners are new to Canada and therefore may not be familiar with the country’s
current hot button issues, key figures, or political climate. Using the news as
a teaching tool in class not only helps your students the language — it teaches
them important nuances about their new home.
4. It gets students in the habit of
keeping up with the news.
Once
students are comfortable picking up an English language newspaper or watching
an English language news broadcast, they’re more likely to continue the
practice long after your class is done. This is a great habit for them to get
into - they might learn to paraphrase all the crazy hoopla that's been happening with the US election coverage on CNN too!
5. It makes your job more
interesting!
The news is
always changing, which means that there’s always something new to talk about in
class. And while it’s true that you won’t be able to rely on last term’s
class prep to get you through your current class, your new lessons will take
the monotony out of teaching the same material from one term to the next,
and it will help you grow as a teacher.
Using
newspapers and news broadcasts in your ESL class as a teaching tool is an idea
that you should consider if you haven't already been doing it. You and your students will reap the benefits
mentioned above, and you’ll find yourself becoming much more knowledgeable
about what’s going on in the world around you.
FIND YOUR UP TO DATE ESL FRIENDLY NEWS STORIES HERE OR TRY ESL ONLINE NEWS SITES WITH PLENTY OF FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES HERE!
Friday, August 5, 2016
August Topic: World Left Handers Day!
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What about you?...
•Are you a leftie or a rightie? If you are a leftie, how has this affected your life?
•Do you know any left-handed people? If so, do they often complain about being left-handed?
•Are there any challenges for left-handed people in your home country? Explain.
FIND LINKS TO ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Saturday, July 30, 2016
August Teaching Themes and Topics!
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Other mentionables are International Indigenous Day, World Humanitarian Day, Senior Citizens Day, World Mosquito Day, Dream Day and Daffodil Day!
Don't forget to mark your calendars with all of August's Themes and Topics for your ESL students here!
Friday, July 22, 2016
July Topic: Parents!
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS BY ESL MADE EASY:
1. Are you a parent? If so, how many children do you have and what are their ages? If you aren't a parent yet, do you want to have children and, if so, how many would you like to have?
2. What are/were some of the house rules observed by your family? (Ex. no computer after 10 p.m., formal dinner every Sunday...etc)
3. What are some of the challenges parents face today when it comes to raising young children? What about when it comes to raising teenagers?
4. Do you think parents today have a more difficult time raising children than their parents and grandparents had? Explain.
5. In what ways can parents "spoil" their child? What negative consequences might this have on their child's life?
6. What are some things that your parents did when you were a child that you would or wouldn't do now as a parent?
7. What do you think makes someone a good parent? What makes someone a bad parent?
8. The verbs 'make' and 'let' are often used when describing a childhood experience. 'Make' suggests being required to do something and 'let' suggests being allowed. (e.g. my parents used to make me tidy my room every Saturday and my parents used to let me stay up late on Saturday night). Make your own sentences using the verbs 'make' and 'let' based on your own childhood experiences. If you are a parent, what are some things you make or let your children do?
Thursday, July 14, 2016
July Topic: Nelson Mandela
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It's International Nelson Mandela Day on Monday, July 18th. This day is set aside not only to celebrate Nelson Mandela's life, but to remember some of Mandela's greatest achievements towards working with conflict, human development, democracy, peace and resolution. Get your ESL students talking about the values Nelson Mandela shared with the world on freedom, equality and respect.
WARM-UP QUESTIONS:
1. What does freedom mean to you?2. Why is it important to respect others regardless of race and religion?
3. Besides Nelson Mandela, can you think of other people who have contributed to peace on Earth?
4. Why is it important to teach children how to be respectful and loving? What happens when they are not taught this at a young age?
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Friday, July 8, 2016
July Topic: International Puzzle Day!
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It's international Puzzle Day on July 13th! Celebrate this day by giving your ESL students a few puzzles. Using puzzles such as crosswords and word searches is a great way to add some fun and liven up the classroom. Challenge students looking to build on their vocabulary and spelling skills or use puzzles as a way to review and reinforce previous lessons or themes.
Find recommended links for your ESL students here!
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
July Topic: World Population Day!
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FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Saturday, July 2, 2016
July Topic: Independence Day!
Monday, July 4th, is Independence Day in the United States. Also known as the Fourth of July, this date commemorates the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. This is a festive day for many Americans as they celebrate with fireworks, parades, fairs, concerts, picnics and family reunions. It's a fun and proud day for Americans so get your students talking about the history, the culture, and the traditions of the United States!
Find recommended links for your ESL students here!
July Teaching Themes and Topics
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Monday, June 27, 2016
July Topic: Canada Day!
Happy Birthday Canada!
Friday, July 1st marks the anniversary date (1867) of the union of the British North America provinces. This statutory holiday means fireworks, festivals, concerts and parades all across Canada!
It's a proud day for Canadians to celebrate their heritage so why not get your ESL students talking about Canada Day too!
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Monday, June 20, 2016
The Importance of Bees
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Unfortunately, the global population of bees and other key pollinators is dropping dramatically and scientists are struggling to understand the causes, impacts and potential solutions. A great thing to get your ESL students talking about might be the sort of changes that are affecting the bee population (e.g., loss of habitat, pesticides and even viruses)!
Find recommended links for your ESL students here!
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
June Topic: Father's Day!
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Sunday, June 19th marks a special appreciation day for fathers! There's no shortage of online resources so get your ESL students talking about the role of fathers in the family and in society as well as the history behind this celebration!
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Thursday, June 9, 2016
June Topic: Donating Blood
June 14th is WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY! This is a great opportunity to get your ESL students talking about what it means to be a blood donor and how donating their blood helps save lives around the world. You might also want to show the World Health Organization's short video clip in support of their "Thank you For Saving My Life" theme this year and read more about this day here. >>>
Learn about blood types, facts and information here by the American Red Cross.
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Friday, June 3, 2016
June Topic: World Oceans Day!
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FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
June Topics and Themes for ESL Students
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Other noteworthy topics for this month are World Ocean Day, International Sushi Day, the start of Ramadan, the Summer Solstice, World Music Day, and International Anti-Drug Day. Stay tuned for related links to recommended ESL worksheets and activities!
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Get Your Students Reading and Talking with WOW News Stories!
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News stories that are interesting, compelling, touching, shocking, humorous or just plain unbelievable can make learning and remembering new and tricky vocabulary and expressions painless. It can also help spark students' interest in talking about them!
Find TIPS and some of my WOW stories here!
Friday, May 13, 2016
May Topic: World Telecommunications Day!
Read more about World Telecommunication Day here!
RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
ESL Conversation: Discussion questions about communicationESL Holiday Lessons: Reading with follow up activities on WTD
English-Test: Online quiz on telecommunications
English Page: Telecommunications vocabulary
Science: Free PowerPoints on telecommunication topics
Forbes: The World's Largest Telecommunication Companies
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
May Topic: Sleep!
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Download the ESL MADE EASY
"Let's Talk About......Sleep" worksheet.
Student-centred reading and conversation lesson plan!
Great for multi-level classes or one on one teaching!
FIND RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS HERE!
Sunday, May 8, 2016
May Topic: International Bird Migratory Day!
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To find out more about International Bird Migratory Day, click here.
All About Birds: The Basics of Bird Migration
ESl Discussions: Conversation questions - Birds
Idiom Connection: Bird idioms
VOA News: Birds and Their Stories
Language Guide: Bird vocabulary with listening
Expresso English: Vocabulary words about birds
ESL Lab: Listening activity on raising birds
Daily ESL: Listen and Read - Birding
TLS Books: Facts and opinion worksheet on birds
Smith Life Science: Reading activity and crossword on birds
Layers of Learning: Printable worksheet on the anatomy of a bird
Easy Science for Kids: Fun facts about flightless birds and video
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