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Sean Lao Shi

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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.

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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.
Idioms about Time
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Idioms about Time

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This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about time idioms. Students will learn the idioms whale of a time, time heals all wounds, time flies, time on my hands. Students confirm their understanding and discuss the idioms with a partner in various production activities.
The Four Nations
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The Four Nations

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This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about the four nations of the UK. Students will learn key facts about each of the four nations in reading activities. Students learn key vocabulary and discuss what they have learned with partners in interactive activities.
Beginner class about weather
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Beginner class about weather

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A beginner (CEFR A2) speaking class for adult and teenage EFL learners. Includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.
Beginner Speaking - At the hospital
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Beginner Speaking - At the hospital

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A Beginner speaking (CEFR A2) class for adults and high school learners of English as a Second Language. The class includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.
History: Operation Market Garden
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History: Operation Market Garden

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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.
History: Pearl Harbour
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History: Pearl Harbour

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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.
History: The Battle of Midway
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History: The Battle of Midway

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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.
History: The Battle of Monte Cassino
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History: The Battle of Monte Cassino

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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.
History: Tehran Conference
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History: Tehran Conference

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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.
History: Surrender of Japan
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History: Surrender of Japan

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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.
EFL History - Nazi Youth Policy
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EFL History - Nazi Youth Policy

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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.
History: Able Archer 1983
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History: Able Archer 1983

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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.
History: Soviet Coup d'Etat 1991
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History: Soviet Coup d'Etat 1991

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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.
History - The Dambusters
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History - The Dambusters

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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.
History - The Enabling Act 1933
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History - The Enabling Act 1933

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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.
History: Operation Downfall
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History: Operation Downfall

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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.
History: The Battle of Okinawa
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History: The Battle of Okinawa

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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.