In this lesson, we focus on the basics of design and how to apply them to PowerPoint. This is one of my favorite types of presentations to make because everything feels connected and smooth. Additionally, by applying the basics of design, we create a clean, simple, and easy to read presentation. This is important in … Read More
The human library was started in Denmark in 2000. The project allows regular people to meet and learn about other kinds of people. Generally, the “books” in the library discuss taboo subjects like sex, drugs, and physical assaults. I thought it was a really good project and one with potential for English education. I collected … Read More
Even though this board game is called Say Anything, it really should be called, Write Anything. The PowerPoint goes through the rules. Basically, there is a judge who asks a question and the others try to answer it. There are votes about which is the best answer. The game can be purchased from Amazon, GMarket, or … Read More
This is another lesson that uses the jigsaw method to learn and read about the famous Canadian animal. Each group will be given a different article and perspective on Canadian geese. one article is longer than the others, so I give the other groups an article from Indian State Park about controlling Canada goose populations. … Read More
Between 2011 and 2012, Richard Vallieres stole over 9 million dollars worth of liquid gold (maple syrup). This is jigsaw type of activity where trainees will be given different background information. They will change groups and share that information. The new group will read the main article together and answer questions. Because each member has … Read More
This lesson was inspired by the illustration by Ella Baron. We will start the challenge of finding as many literal idioms as possible. Then, trainees will find the answers by scanning the QR codes around the room. Each trainee will choose one of the phrases that they find interesting and research it more thoroughly. The … Read More
Tim Hortons is a famous café in Canada. As a matter of fact, it is the third largest coffee chain in the world. In this lesson we learn about the man behind the café and a little about the café as well. Then, we will participate in a role play activity where trainees can try … Read More
We will learn about English proverbs and how to teach them without just translating. We will practice that skill as we explain our proverbs to each other. In the second class, we will discuss whether we agree with the proverb or not. Agree to Disagree ppt Agree to Disagree (printout) Proverb Cards … Read More
Snake oil salesmen were con artists. They promised that their product could cure any disease or medical issue. However, they were lying. In this board game, you get to be the salesperson. You need to create a product by combining two cards. Then, you need to sell that product to the ‘customer’ played by another … Read More
This lesson is about salesmanship. I was inspired by the FUTUR. He uses role plays to practice selling yourself. In this lesson, trainees will hire each other to complete errands. We will analyze the results through the lens of total profit, net profit, and hourly wages. We will discuss which is the most important and … Read More
