1. Classical PechaKucha Ask each student to prepare a PechaKucha presentation keeping to the format of 20 x 20. 2. PechaKucha variations Ask students to prepare one PechaKucha presentation per class – one slide per one student, or 3. Have…
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” Michael Altshuler A 60-year-old woman was arrested after exceeding her allotted three minutes of speaking time at a California city council meeting. She had the whole 3…
Manners Maketh Man: Lesson Plan This lesson plan (suitable for intermediate to upper-intermediate levels) is designed around a brilliant short film about Facebook manners. Students discuss new vocabulary and evolving uses of words related to Facebook and social media, give…
A series of recent experiments carried out by psychologists reveal that it takes a tenth of a second to form an impression of a stranger that does not significantly change afterwards. What does it mean for teachers? It means that,…
This lesson plan addresses rather sensitive issues connected with people’s insecurities about their looks. “Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. ― Plato. Topic introduction: The topic addresses rather sensitive issues connected with insecurities people might have about their looks. Play…
Role-Plays for Language Learners English learners need to use English in productive settings to improve their communicative skills. One of the most fun ways to do this is by working on collaborative projects and role-plays. This lesson plan focuses on…