June: Suggested Themes and Topics!

For many teachers and students, June marks the end of the school year, but for others, it's about getting ready for summer classes! There's still a lot to talk about with your ESL students so be sure to check out our June Topics and Themes and don't forget to follow ESL Made Easy for weekly posts. One topic that may not get a lot of attention is Father's Day (June 17th). Why not use the days ahead to talk about the history of Father's Day as well as the various roles fathers play in the family and in the community.

Other noteworthy topics for this month are World Ocean Day, International Sushi Day, the Summer Solstice, World Music Day, and International Anti-Drug Day. Stay tuned for related links to recommended ESL worksheets and activities!

May Topic: World Telecommunication Day!

It's World Telecommunication Day on May 17th which could create some lively discussion in your ESL classroom! Get your students talking about how information travels the world, changes in communication (the good, the bad and the ugly!), as well as the importance of telecommunications in our ever changing world today.

Read more about World Telecommunication Day here!

RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR YOUR ESL STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS:

ESL Conversation: Discussion questions about communication

ESL 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

May Topic: Sleep!

May 12th is International Fatigue Syndrome Day. This day is set aside to recognize the fact that sometimes life can make us feel tired and worn-out. It is also a day to create an awareness on how sleeping problems and disorders can lead to serious health issues. Your ESL students might find this to be a familiar and interesting topic to discuss as they can talk about their own sleeping problems, habits and routines!  >>>

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!

May Topic: Mother's Day!

Sunday, May13th marks a special appreciation day for mothers! Get your students talking about the roles of mothers in the family and in society as well as the modern history behind this well-known celebration.

Download the ESL Made Easy

"LET'S TALK ABOUT...Mother's Day" 

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!