This lesson is based on a BigGlobalTravel article about things people find attractive around the world. First trainees will write out what they find attractive. We will talk about beauty standards in Korea. Then we will do a jigsaw-type of activity to learn about attractiveness in other cultures. Trainees will share the information with each … Read More
Month: July 2022
Stranded in Ikea
We will analyze an article about some people being stranded in Denmark. As we read through the article together, we will discuss the terms highlighted. There is also a mentimeter quiz that the trainees can do at their own pace. The questions are also available in the provided PowerPoint. Trainees will use the IKEA online … Read More
Mars
In this lesson trainees will work in groups. In the warm up activity, trainees will guess which emoticons are the most popular on Twitter. Each group will choose a team of 5 crew member from a list provided. Each possible crew member has some weak and strong points. It is up to each group to … Read More
World Capital
We will discuss previous ‘world capitals’ known as caput mundi. We will talk about how we would choose a world capital today. In groups we will decide on a world capital. Then, we will look at the answers provided by ibix2cat. PowerPoint Printout Game Answers Lesson Plan
Explain the Map
I really love maps because they can show us a different way of looking at the world. This lesson is always interesting. We will discuss why all maps are wrong and then play a game. In the game, trainees must guess what the map is representing. PowerPoint Printout Game Answers Lesson Plan … Read More
Survival Games
In this lesson we play some survival games. In a survival game, you need to decide what are the most important items. We will do this individually and in teams. These games also demonstrate the value of collective knowledge. Lost at Sea Arctic Survival Desert Survival Printout Lesson Plan
Introduction 2022 SIETTP
I will introduce myself and the course. We will take a Kahoot quiz to check listening. If there is extra time, we will play a teambuilding game using the book, Zoom. PowerPoint Lesson Plan
Valeria – Ukraine Bombing
English Level: Intermediate / easy Content Warning: accent, war, discussion of violence
Sion – Transgender Parent
English Level: Intermediate Content Warning: long (22 minutes), sex, transgenderism, breast-feeding
Mark – Ex-Photographer
English Level: Intermediate Content Warning: fast-speaking, sexual exploitation, drugs, profanity, violence