Hello everyone, my name is Jay. I am an English teacher and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with my students. I have a degree in English Studies, as well as TEFL and CELTA certifications. I have been teaching for over eight years and have had the opportunity to work in Morocco, China, Turkey, and currently in Vietnam. My educational philosophy is that every student is unique and deserves a stimulating environment where they can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Hello everyone, my name is Jay. I am an English teacher and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with my students. I have a degree in English Studies, as well as TEFL and CELTA certifications. I have been teaching for over eight years and have had the opportunity to work in Morocco, China, Turkey, and currently in Vietnam. My educational philosophy is that every student is unique and deserves a stimulating environment where they can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
**This lesson aims to enhance students’ reading skills and knowledge about Camper Vans, particularly the history of the iconic VW Van. It will also improve the students’ vocabulary related to the topic.
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**This listening lesson aims to enhance students’ listening skills by having them listen to three individuals discussing their birthdays. The lesson also includes various speaking activities to address the topic.
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**World Music Day’s lesson aims to celebrate the diversity of musical cultures around the globe. This lesson will focus on listening to and speaking about different genres of music from various countries and regions. By the end of the lesson, students should have an increased appreciation for the rich tapestry of world music and be able to articulate their thoughts and opinions on the music they have been exposed to.
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**This lesson is designed to involve students in listening and writing activities that will help them comprehend the history of this day. The lesson also aims to increase awareness about the detrimental effects of drug abuse and illicit trafficking and to prompt students to contemplate the impact of these issues on individuals and communities globally.
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**The weather vocabulary lesson for beginners aims to introduce and familiarize students with basic weather-related terms. This includes words like sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, snowy, etc. The objective is to help students identify and understand different weather conditions, enabling them to communicate and comprehend weather-related conversations effectively. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to recognize and use these weather vocabulary words in context.
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**Do you consider yourself a foodie with an adventurous palate? If so, you might be interested in watching a video about a type of cheese that can only be found in one place on Earth. This cheese is known for its unique and intense flavor profile. Would you be brave enough to try it?
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**ZOMBIES VS HUMANS:
A SPEAKING GAME FOR STUDENTS
change the atmosphere of your class
SPOOKY / ENERGETIC / EDUCATIONAL
Introduction: This is a speaking game for students, where they will play the roles of humans and zombies. The game includes two parts.
In the first part, humans and zombies will discuss some questions/statements while shaking hands.
In the second part, zombies will try to convince humans to cure them and turn them back into humans.
Steps to follow:
Ask students to close their eyes and pretend to be asleep.
Choose 2 or 3 students as zombies by touching them on the shoulder or head.
Ask students to wake up and inform them how many zombies are among them. The rest are humans.
Show some questions/statements on the board and ask students to discuss them while shaking hands. The discussion should not last more than 1 minute. If a zombie infects a human by squeezing their hand or pressing with a finger, the human becomes a zombie too.
After a few rounds, the game can move to the second part.Part One: Zombies vs Humans
The game continues until most humans are infected, and the teacher stops it.
The teacher checks the number of zombies and humans and writes it on the board.
If there are too many zombies, congratulate them on doing a great job. If not, tell the remaining humans that they did a remarkable job of surviving.
The game can stop here or continue with a new question/statement.
Note: If a human shakes hands with another human, they should keep discussing for a minute and move to the next student.
Part Two: Curing Zombies
Ask humans to move to one side and zombies to the other.
In this part of the game, humans pretend to be scientists/doctors, and zombies will try to convince them to cure them.
Zombies must prepare a short talk explaining the good side they had when they were humans and why they deserve a second chance.
Humans will listen to all zombies, decide the ones that deserve help, and vote for the ones that will be injected with the serum.
Conclusion:
This game can be played during Halloween or any time of the year.**
**This lesson aims to teach students about the different types of senses we have as humans, how they work, and how they help us to interact with the world around us. The lesson may cover the five main senses - sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell - and explore how they function and work together to provide us with information about the environment. The lesson may also involve activities and experiments that allow students to experience and explore their senses firsthand, and to develop an understanding of how the brain processes sensory information. Ultimately, the goal of a senses lesson is to help students appreciate the importance of their senses and to develop a greater awareness of their own sensory experiences.
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**This lesson is designed for primary school students up to grade 5 or grade 6 at a lower level. It includes speaking activities for lead-in and free practice, as well as a teaching component and a quiz.
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**The goal of this lesson is to teach students how to construct and utilize the present perfect tense in affirmative sentences. This involves comprehending the structure of the present perfect tense, using the auxiliary verb “have” in the appropriate form, and employing past participles accurately. By the conclusion of the lesson, students should be able to create and apply the present perfect tense correctly in affirmative sentences to describe actions or events that took place at an unspecified time in the past and have a connection to the present.
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**In this lesson, students will learn how to compare three or more things using superlative adjectives. First, they will review comparative adjectives and then learn how to change those adjectives into their superlative form. Following that, students will play a fun game and complete a worksheet to practice using superlatives in sentence formation.
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**This lesson aims to introduce students to new vocabulary and verbs related to the concept of “Think Green” and provide them with a platform to discuss ideas about protecting the environment.
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**This lesson uses video aids to explore the history of dogs, helping students practice listening comprehension skills while learning fun facts about their furry friends.
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**International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8th. This lesson will explore the history and reasons for celebrating this day. Students will also learn new vocabulary related to International Women’s Day and engage in meaningful discussions.
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This speaking lesson on “Father’s Unconditional Love” aims to help students practice their speaking skills while discussing the importance of a father’s love in a child’s life. The lesson could also focus on building vocabulary related to family relationships and emotions. Moreover, the lesson also aims to encourage students to use a variety of adjectives describing fathers and characters in the related video and to increase empathy and understanding among students by sharing personal experiences and perspectives on the topic. The students will raise awareness of the topic by watching a short story that will support their discussion. This is the link to the video needed in this lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPmtHcciVXU&t=2
**The classroom magazine project aims to provide students with an opportunity to develop their skills in writing, editing, design, and teamwork. Through this project, students will learn how to create a publication that informs, entertains, and engages its readers. They will also learn how to work collaboratively to meet deadlines, manage a budget, and make decisions based on audience feedback. By the end of the project, students will have gained valuable experience in project management, communication, and problem-solving, which will prepare them for future endeavors.
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**This ESL lesson aims to help learners develop their vocabulary related to buying a train ticket, including understanding common phrases and language used in this context, such as ticket types, travel dates and times, and payment methods. Learners will also practice speaking skills, including asking for and giving information, making requests, and handling basic transactions in real-life situations. By the end of the lesson, learners should feel more confident and prepared to buy a train ticket in an English-speaking country.
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**This ESL lesson has been designed to help students learn new vocabulary related to the topic of fear and to practice using it in their everyday conversations. Additionally, the lesson aims to improve the student’s speaking and listening skills by providing them with an opportunity to discuss their fears and to listen to others’ perspectives and related audio. Furthermore, the students will also develop their reading and writing abilities as part of the lesson. By the end of the class, students should feel more confident in their ability to talk about fear and express themselves more fluently in English.
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**April Fool’s Day can be a great opportunity for teachers to educate students about the history and origins of the holiday. It’s also a chance to teach them about the importance of humor and lightheartedness in our lives. This day can be used to explore the difference between harmless pranks and mean-spirited ones and encourage empathy and sensitivity towards others. Fun activities such as creating pranks or jokes can teach students the value of creativity, imagination, and critical thinking. Furthermore, teachers can emphasize the importance of good sportsmanship and encourage students to have a sense of humor even when things don’t go as planned.
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**Autism Awareness Day aims to increase awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This includes educating people about the challenges faced by individuals with ASD, as well as promoting acceptance and inclusion of those with the condition. By raising awareness and promoting understanding, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive society for individuals with ASD.
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