Hear vs. listen: What is the difference?
Just like see and look, the difference between hear and listen comes down to intent….
Behind the smile: Stamina and sacrifice in artistic swimming
This intermediate ESL lesson plan is designed for B1-B2 students. Based on the BBC 6…
Paronomasia: Why dad jokes are the best way to learn English puns
English learners often find jokes the hardest part of a new language to master. This…
Billionaire bunkers and the prepper mentality: Video-based ESL lesson
This intermediate ESL lesson plan is designed for B1-B2 students. Based on the BBC 6…
Teaching Carol Dweck: A complete 60-minute ESL lesson on fixed vs. growth mindset
This 60-minute ESL lesson plan, designed for intermediate to advanced (B1-C1) learners, introduces students to…
ESL for the slopes: Vocabulary and planning for winter sports
This ESL lesson plan is designed to equip learners with the practical language skills needed…
Finding the flow: The ultimate state of peak performance
We have already explored how boredom triggers divergent thinking and how we use convergent thinking…
The creativity loop: How boredom bridges divergent and convergent thinking
Do you ever feel guilty for doing nothing? Most English learners (and professionals) feel they…
Reaching for the stars: A lesson on divergent and convergent thinking
In this lesson, students explore the mechanics of creativity. Based on a dynamic video about…
Why you need to be bored: A video-based ESL lesson
In this lesson, students explore a thought-provoking talk by Arthur Brooks. We live in an…
