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Lesson idea: Viral videos This was a context builder for a sequence of lessons on viral videos, viral ad campaigns, viral marketing, etc. It’s similar to the idea I shared for introducing recipes. Anyway, used this with B1+ teens, worked well. Task 1 Find loads of links to (good) viral videos.

Free Song Worksheets for Young Kids Song Worksheets Custom Search ESL Song Worksheets ESL song worksheets and song printables. Target Language: Practise spelling, vocabulary & grammar The reason for creating this new PowerPoint quiz format was to have some variety. Rather than simply playing Jeopardy or using a class quiz, why not play a game where students get points for hitting the target and for practising the target language of the lesson/course. Watch the tutorial below to see how to edit and use the PowerPoint template. Video tutorial demonstrating how to edit and use the Target Language PowerPoint.The video run-time is 2 minutes and 37 seconds. Click on the image or follow the link below to download the Target Language PowerPoint. Download the Target Language PowerPoint.

Mentimeter and word clouds On Thursday 7th May I did a 60-minute Zoom training session on how to use Zoom…meta! I worked with about 20 teachers from Urban School and other language schools in Barcelona, showing them how to use Mentimeter and word clouds in their online lessons, and in the process answering questions on a few other aspects of using Zoom. Thanks to Urien Shaw for organising it. Mentimeter Resources – Express Yourself in English All course materials will be provided by the teacher unless the student requests otherwise. Types of Materials used: Topics for speaking activities with vocabulary Audio recordings for listening comprehensionVideos for comprehension and discussionWritten texts for comprehensionGrammar practice worksheets Having access to materials from a variety of sources such as magazine articles, interviews, videos, songs and short stories helps students to become familiar with a variety of styles of English and acquire a broader vocabulary. Teaching & Learning Resources: GRAMMAR – Present Simple and Continuous CHART

10 add-ons to Google Classroom you MUST try - Ditch That Textbook Google Classroom’s basic features are powerful. Take it to the next level with some add-ons created just for teachers and students. The basic functions of Google Drive and Google Classroom are only the starting point for the innovative and creative uses one can use in the classroom. Alice Keeler, my co-author in our upcoming book Ditch That Homework, proves that again and again. Alice is one of the only people I know personally who codes for fun. Extensive reading and learner autonomy: 10 websites Are you looking for websites with material for extensive reading? Sharing some of these resources with students and encouraging them to engage in regular reading can help them to improve their language proficiency while developing learner autonomy. Indeed, extensive reading has multiple benefits:

The Best Google Docs Add-Ons Google Docs add-ons work similarly to how a browser extension works. They are a third-party app that you install to Google Docs to gain additional features. Some add-ons increase productivity (like proofreading tools) and some add more extensive capabilities (like allowing teachers to integrate grades into students papers). Here’s how to install them and some of our favorites. Installing an Add-On

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