Passport to success (Getting to know your primary ESL students by creating a personalised “passport”)

The passport activity. Great for lower primary ESL students. Learners just fill in their details

Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity to get to know your ESL students better? Look no further! This is the second activity in a series of three designed for different age groups. Get ready to discover your primary  students’ interests and personalize your lessons accordingly with this exciting passport activity.

Different strokes for different folks (Getting to know your teen ESL students by planning a dream weekend)

Weekend Planner Template: Fun activity for ESL students to plan their weekend. Great for secondary English learners!

Are you ready to kick off your ESL class with some exciting getting-to-know-you activities? Look no further! This is the first of a series of three engaging activities designed for primary and secondary English learners.

Break a leg ( Developing speaking skills by rating movie trailers at a mock film festival)

Are you ready to be a part of the final chapter of our film lesson series? In part three, we will be diving into the exciting world of film festivals, where you will have the chance to watch and judge your very own trailers for various categories. Get your popcorn ready, because this is one lesson you won’t want to miss!

The show must go on (Creating storyboards and movie trailers with ESL students)

Welcome back to the second part of our movie series! In this session, we are going to dive into the exciting world of movie trailers. Get ready to flex your creative muscles and use your target language skills to create captivating trailers for the merged film plots we developed last time. This hands-on project is all about having fun while honing your language abilities.

The plot thickens (Creating storylines by combining elements from two movies)

Lights, camera, action! Who doesn’t love talking about movies? In this exciting ESL lesson, instead of just reviewing your favorite films, why not create a brand new movie by merging two of your top picks together? This lesson is the first in a three-part series that is sure to engage your students and spark their creativity.

Salt of the Earth (Project work:Researching dishes from around the world)

The subject of food and cooking never fails to captivate my ESL students. Delving into traditional dishes from various countries serves as an excellent way to enhance cultural understanding. I have devised separate lessons tailored for young learners and secondary students, enabling them to explore the culinary landscapes of different nations. These lessons are intended as follow-ups to prior discussions on food and cooking, allowing students to apply their knowledge of ingredients, kitchen tools, and culinary techniques. Here is a breakdown of how the lessons work:

Like two peas in a pod (Focus on speaking and listening by creating a podcast episode)

Prepare your taste buds and get ready to dive into the world of food with Nosh Talk! In this lesson, you will have the chance to create your very own episode of a food podcast where you will discuss and describe recipes. Get ready to explore the delicious world of culinary vocabulary as you whip up a feast of descriptive language to tantalize your listeners’ senses.

Have your cake and eat it too (Reading and writing recipes)

Step right into the mouthwatering world of British baking in today’s ESL lesson! Get ready to sink your teeth into a tantalizing scone recipe and unravel the age-old debate between Devon and Cornwall – which goes on first, jam or clotted cream? This intriguing fun fact is sure to captivate your students!

A piece of cake (Focus on vocabulary, reading and speaking through recipes)

Do your students have a sweet tooth and a flair for creativity? Let’s dive into the world of freakshakes! A freakshake is not just a drink, it’s a delicious and over-the-top dessert experience. In this lesson, your young learners will have the opportunity to learn about and create their very own freakshake. Download free materials for your ESL lesson here!

Cut from the same cloth (Developing vocabulary and speaking skills)

Are you ready to play matchmaker with celebrities? This fun and engaging activity focuses on speaking and vocabulary related to personality traits, hobbies, and interests. Get ready to research famous personalities, practice your descriptive language skills, and make a case for the perfect celebrity match! Download the worksheet and teacher’s notes on my blog post to get started.