Why is Green the New Orange this Halloween? Halloween is such a popular topic in language classes throughout October. Are you getting ready for your Halloween-themed classes? Although you probably want to focus on the fun element, yet may also be looking for something a bit different. A great way to do this is with a sustainable Halloween language lesson. […]
Why not mark this day with this lesson on the topic of food and it’s impact on the world we live in? This lesson for teenagers and adults B1 and above includes: personalised discussion on the food we eat listening practice with a video about food and its impact on the environment discussion on what we learn from the video […]
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Why not celebrate youth having a voice and making demands with this lesson to mark the occasion? This works well with teens and adults at B1 level and above. Learners will: Make predictions about a picture of young people on strike Read a set of demands created by young people about action on the climate emergency Create their own set […]
When was the last time you felt the freedom of riding a bike? So many of us have not felt it since childhood. Let’s celebrate that feeling with this fun, life-affirming cycling language lesson with a green twist. Furthermore, learners develop listening and speaking through text comprehension, discussion, and role-play. What’s in the Cycling Language Lesson? In the lesson, learners […]
On September 20th climate strikes take place across the world. Why not address the issue in your class? Find out more in this lesson for B2 and above. Learners will: look at how multimedia elements (film, image, text, and sound) combine to create a strong message. investigate how a website for an environmental action group uses multimedia to create a […]
What and when is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is held every last Saturday of March. It’s a movement in which millions show their support for the planet by switching of their lights for one hour. It also goes far beyond that, so you can learn what else happens at the event here: https://www.earthhour.org/ Why Teach the Earth Hour Language Lesson? […]
Did you know that school children across the world and in the UK going on strike on Fridays? Find out why with your students and: Read an authentic text with support Discuss what you feel strongly about Write a set of demands Read each others’ demands Level: B1 upwards Time: 60 – 90 minutes Preparation and materials: Lesson Plan. Internet […]
What’s the Connection between International Women’s Day and the Environment? An International Women’s Day environment language lesson touches three bases. First, addressing gender bias is an important thing for any teacher. Second, dialogue around the environmental crises is a valuable thing in a language lesson. Third, looking at the intersectionality between these areas is ground that needs to be covered. […]
