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What to get your grandma this Christmas

What to get your grandma this Christmas

Gift giving is an art which has long eluded me. Perhaps I lack basic consideration. If you sometimes struggle to think of what to give, perhaps this lesson will help you. This is a simple conversation about what to give your grandma for Christmas, and the student will discuss what their grandma likes to do (…at home, …when she goes out, …and when they’re together). The student will consider 3 gift ideas that their grandma may like. [purchase_link id=”1605″ text=”Purchase”…

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Wearing shoes in the house is not clean

Wearing shoes in the house is not clean

Here is where my intercultural upbringing comes out in my lessons. Being Japanese American and seeing 2 different cultures, the differences were apparent when I was a child, but not until I became much older did they strike me. One small example is the practice of taking off your shoes when entering your house. It still feels like common sense to me, but this is not apparent to many in America. This lesson will be a conversation about the places…

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Ways to help the planet

Ways to help the planet

This lesson will help the student talk about helping the planet. How can we help the planet? (how can we…reduce waste? …reduce CO2 emissions? …protect wildlife?). The students will probably have half a dozen ideas right off the bat, allowing them to produce language and add to their vocabulary through conversation.

You should share your cake with us

You should share your cake with us

This is a fun one. When I first taught it I’d brought a piece of cake to class. I played the devil’s advocate, and the students had to make the arguments as to why I should share it with them. This lesson is kind of a dialogue between student and teacher. It’s a good lesson to practice persuasive speaking. [purchase_link id=”1595″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] I got a cake to reward myself because I’m such a good teacher.  But should I…

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Being Prepared For Emergencies

Being Prepared For Emergencies

This lesson is for upper-intermediate and advanced students, and should introduce some new vocabulary. This is a good one if you want to challenge some advanced students. In the reading passages, I reference historical events that may intrigue advanced students. The student will have opportunity to discuss different kinds of emergencies, and how to be prepared: having a plan, having and escape and being ready for the worst that could happen. Enjoy! [purchase_link id=”1529″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] Emergencies are serious,…

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Solo or Group Travel

Solo or Group Travel

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This lesson is about solo vs. group travel. The students can compare the two and weigh the benefits of each. Which is more safe? Which is more fun? I like this lesson because it’s very open to differences of opinion, and a lot is up for discussion. [purchase_link id=”1531″ text=”Purchase” style=”button” color=”blue”] Everyone likes to travel differently.  Some prefer to travel solo, but others prefer to travel in groups. Sometimes I think it would be cool to have a motorcycle…

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What I did in 2019

What I did in 2019

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This lesson is great practice for speaking about past activities. This special end-of-the-year theme is great for the holiday season, especially for those students who make resolutions for new years. What’s your new year’s resolution? [membership level=”0″] This lesson will be available all through the month of February, as a giveaway to celebrate the Chinese New Year. If you have private students who might enjoy this lesson, please feel free to use it! You can easily screenshare in zoom or…

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