May Day EFL Lesson: We’re exploring the history and cultural significance of May Day and how it can be integrated into the classroom to enhance language learning!
Spring Into English with a May Day EFL Lesson!
It’s Crufts! Canine Capers at the World’s Biggest Dog Show
Crufts is the annual event where thousands of dogs compete to be crowned Best in Show! This famous British dog show is organised by the Kennel Club and takes place each year at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham,
Get On the Starting Line… It’s the London Marathon!
It’s the London Marathon this weekend! The big race is held annually in the spring and this year we’ll see over 40,000 people take to the streets of London for the 26.2 mile course. Whatever the weather, thousands will be
Mother’s Day EFL Lesson Ideas
It’s Mothering Sunday this weekend! This day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent each year, falling three weeks before Easter. The day was originally a religious day when people would visit their ‘mother’ church, but later it also
Celebrating International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day falls on 8th March every year and coincides with Women’s History Month. This special day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day also highlights areas where action
St David’s Day EFL Lesson – Exploring Welsh Culture
St David’s Day falls on 1st March each year. This special day has been celebrated since the 12th century and although it is not a national holiday in the UK, it is regularly marked with celebrations. Saint David is the
Writing a Christmas Card in English
Writing a Christmas card in English is one of the top December activities for EFL learners. At this time of year, many people are thinking of writing to loved ones and friends to wish them a merry Christmas or a
Happy Thanksgiving! Now Get Ready for Black Friday!
Thanksgiving is a public holiday celebrated on the last Thursday of November in the United States of America. This special day originated as a harvest festival to celebrate the crops produced in the Pilgrims’ first harvest. Throughout the USA, people
UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 Kicks Off!
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 is currently playing in the Netherlands, giving us the perfect excuse to move on from tennis after the excitement of Wimbledon and into some fresh football vocabulary! The Euros group stage began on 16th July
Wimbledon EFL Lesson – Game, Set and Match!
Wimbledon is one of the world’s biggest tennis tournaments and the most prestigious of the Majors. These few weeks of Grand Slam tennis offer a great chance to prepare a sporty EFL lesson with a traditional British flavour. Grab your