I develop my own TESOL teaching resources, specifically aimed at adult learners at a range of abilities. My classes are beginner (CEFR A1-2), pre-intermediate (CEFR B1), upper intermediate (CEFR B2), and advanced (CEFR C1-2). I offer a range of topics including speaking, culture, grammar. In addition, I combine my passion for history with my EFL teaching experience in my History classes.
I develop my own TESOL teaching resources, specifically aimed at adult learners at a range of abilities. My classes are beginner (CEFR A1-2), pre-intermediate (CEFR B1), upper intermediate (CEFR B2), and advanced (CEFR C1-2). I offer a range of topics including speaking, culture, grammar. In addition, I combine my passion for history with my EFL teaching experience in my History classes.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about Nazi policy toward young people in the 1930s. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what the aims of the Nazi Party were. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Dambusters raid in May 1943. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how the raid was planned. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Enabling Act in March 1933 in Germany. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how the Act allowed Hitler to gain dictatorial power. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Soviet coup d’etat in August 1991. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the plotters were unsuccessful. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the battle of Monte Cassino. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the Allies bombed the famous monastery. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the NATO exercise Able Archer in 1983. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the USSR believed it was a cover for a genuine attack. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Wannsee Conference of 1942. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what was decided by the attendees. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Siege of Leningrad during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what life was like in the city during the siege. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Allied bombing of Hamburg in July 1943. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what effects the bombing had in Germany. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the invasion of Poland by Germany in September 1939. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how the invasion was justified by Germany. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about life in ancient Athens. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what everyday life in Athens was like. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the First Crusade. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why Europeans made the journey to the Holy Land. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about Operation Market Garden during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the airborne Allied attempt to liberate the Netherlands failed. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why Japan attacked the US. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Battle of Midway during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the US Navy and Air Force were successful against the Japanese. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Tehran conference in 1943. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what was agreed between the Allied leaders. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the surrender of Japan in 1945. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how Japanese society changed following the surrender. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the proposed invasion of Japan, Operation Downfall, in 1945. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what challenges the Allies faced in the invasion. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Battle of Okinawa during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of whether the battle convinced the US to use nuclear weapons in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the attempt on Hitler’s life and subsequent coup attempt, Operation Valkyrie, during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the attempt to assassinate Hitler and seize power failed. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.