Sept. 4, 2020: Introduction Lesson

A 104-year-old woman from Kerala, India has passed a state literacy test. Her name is Kuttiyamma and she only learned to read and write last year.

Stanford University Professor BJ Fogg says that to change what we do, we need three things: motivation, ability, and a prompt.

This week, let’s plan an adventure together! We’ll practice making suggestions and negotiating in English as we create the perfect weekend itinerary for two couples. Come ready to share your best ideas and use useful phrases for planning and budgeting

Kim Kardashian West has angered people in Japan after launching a new line of lingerie called ‘Kimono Intimates’. People in Japan have reacted with anger and have accused Kardashian of cultural appropriation. They say the lingerie greatly disrespects Japanese culture.

Asking “Would you rather” type questions is a humanistic exercise that focuses on the learners themselves, their attitudes and values.

This 90 minute advanced conversation lesson plan centers around a creative storytelling activity using pairs of mysterious images. Students work in groups to craft interconnected narratives about intriguing objects – a vintage jade ring and mysterious letters. Through a progressive three-stage process, pairs combine their stories into larger groups, ultimately creating a single class narrative.