Lessons
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Football Magic: Spin, Curve, Score! – ESL Lesson Plan
Take your students on a thrilling journey through the art and science of football free kicks! Inspired by a TED-Ed YouTube video, this lesson explores the legendary Roberto Carlos free kick, the physics behind the ball’s curve, and the skills required to bend it like a pro. Students will: Ideal for B1-B2 learners, this 90-minute…
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Time Travel: Science or Fiction? – ESL Lesson Plan
Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through time? This lesson brings the mysteries of the universe into your classroom, inspired by the TED-Ed video on time travel. Students will explore mind-bending concepts like relativity, wormholes, and paradoxes, while imagining journeys to the past and future. Students will: By the end of the…
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Why Horoscopes Hook Us: The Barnum Effect – ESL Lesson Plan
Why do horoscopes, fortune cookies, and online quizzes feel so true? In this engaging lesson, students discover the Barnum Effect – the psychological trick that makes vague statements seem personal. Through vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking tasks, and lively discussions, learners explore how our brains connect to “one-size-fits-all” descriptions. Students will: This lesson is perfect…
English Level: B1
