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You may be a construction worker working on a home You may be living in a mansion or you might live in a dome You might own guns and you might even own tanks You might be somebody’s landlord, you might even own banks But...
It’s Superbowl time and after football that means, “commercials”! I’ll be making a few lessons based on the latest Superbowl commercials – after the Golden Lions, probably the best commercials made on the planet. Commercials are great to use in the classroom. They are short,...
** Not your ordinary, endless list – just what’s number 1. The German Submarine I’ve use this video a lot during my workshops and presentations to practicing or pre-service teachers. It makes a serious point but also has levity that really relaxes everyone and gets...
I’m getting goosebumps about the World Cup tournament!!!! It is a wonderful game with a wonderful message for our students (and to us teachers!). A chance for us to see things, our humanity, from a different angle. Let’s use the opportunity in our classes. Lots...
Where is the chocolate man? Places. Download the list Commercials are great for teaching English. Not just for teaching media awareness but for specific language study. They are the perfect “engager” and way to start off and focus a lesson on a central point/topic....
I use commmericals a lot in my classes. For many reasons; 1. A clear, concise message. Great as context for language learning. 2. They are short! 3. They are hip. Cultural translatable and current. 4. Easy to spin off into other areas of learning. Great...
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