Lessonarium by JoannaESL

Lessonarium by JoannaESL

Authentic ESL lessons inspired by the calendar | Holidays, awareness days & seasonal topics | Where every day becomes a lesson

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500K VIEWS on @WordPress

I started my blog, joannaesl, in June 2021, and now, 500,000 views later, I'm so grateful for everyone who's read, shared, and supported my ESL content. 🍾

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Something exciting is coming... 👀

📅 June 30th

https://t.co/hoMMW2MC67 becomes https://t.co/dI6CkllkaC.

A new look.
A new focus.
A new chapter.

More details soon🤩

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😄 International Joke Day B2 lesson!

Analyse classic @readersdigest jokes and uncover the wordplay behind them.

Double meanings, homophones, terrible puns... what more could you want? 🙈

What's the worst joke you've ever heard? 🤔

https://t.co/58FuagEj74

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🧛 Dracula Day inspired C1 lesson!

Instead of focusing on song lyrics, students analyse an adapted review of Dracula by @tameimpala, originally written by Mark Chinapen.

What do you think of the song?🤔

https://t.co/afjvO70N9E

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UPDATED C1 LESSON: AI in Medicine: Changing Healthcare

Based on an authentic @Gizmodo video. Discuss AI in healthcare, misinformation & trust, and empathy vs technology.

Plus they get to answer the main question: Can doctors be replaced by AI?🤖🧑🏽‍⚕️

https://t.co/zBg2N0fghi

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Family Day may have been 2 days ago, but this topic is too good not to use (again!)🙈

I’ve just published an A2 lesson on Empty Nesters, based on an authentic infographic video from Australian Seniors Agency.

Discuss moving out, independence...etc.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

https://t.co/F03eIcceOX

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15th May = Family Day!🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

I’ve just published a new B2 Boomerang Kids ESL lesson based on an authentic @loosewomen discussion about adults moving back home.

A perfect discussion topic for adult learners 👀

https://t.co/k5BhKKZUHW

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Celebrate World Cocktail Day with your students (May 13th!) 🍹

Download this B1 cocktail recipe ESL lesson to teach instructions and sequencing using real recipes from @loveandlemons (a refreshing mojito 🍋 and a classic margarita 🍸)

Download it here 👉https://t.co/nYyLTN3soN

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Do you know what's on May 6th? It's No Diet Day - perfect for a Body Positivity lesson!🏋🏽

Click the link below to download a B2 level lesson plan (worksheet, teacher's notes and presentation included!)

https://t.co/iaBKhIljrH

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After a long break, I’m back! 🙈

New design + new B1 jobs speaking ESL lesson, just in time for International Workers’ Day 💪🏽

Talking about responsibilities, skills & challenges based on an @indeed video. Lots of speaking + role-play.

Check it out 👇

https://t.co/PXAGOeABn8

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Wondering why I left Preply? After four years on the platform, I’m sharing my real experience, income changes, and what I’m doing next🙃

https://t.co/LN68gHPcBJ

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📢 New resource: B1 Cover Letter Lesson

Students analyse a bad cover letter, fix mistakes (adapted from @indeed), and write their own using useful phrases + structure.

Blog post + materials👇🏽
https://t.co/PwBb15cmfg

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Most CVs never reach human eyes as they’re filtered by ATS🤯

Get my free B1 Business English lesson on writing an ATS-friendly CV that gets noticed.

Click here👇🏽
https://t.co/NcLPzVnS7P

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@ELTExperiences @ChatGPTapp When AI takes over, I just know I’m getting wiped out in the first 5 minutes. 😂

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I think that @ChatGPTapp is done with me.😐#happynow

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Bring dream interpretation into your B1 class! This lesson features real audio, vocabulary support, and creative speaking tasks.

💭 Ideal for students who love psychology or storytelling.
🎧 Listenings from https://t.co/dYcRUSPppy

Click👇🏽

https://t.co/VYQJpadzEa

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Teaching B1 ESL? Get your students chatting with this free #Eurovision-themed lesson!

It includes: Authentic reading @TrafalgarTalk, speaking & vocab practice, and of course, a creative group task

Download now👇🏽
https://t.co/ibhmmEVvye

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🚨 New blog post + B2 ESL lesson: How to Survive an Apocalypse. Inspired by the recent blackout in Spain!

Would you survive?

Download here👇🏽
https://t.co/ydeVZGUuSN

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🚨In case you missed it🚨

I was featured on a @TTRadioOfficial podcast where we explored my journey into online teaching, the use of AI in lesson prep, and thoughts on the future of education.

If you're curious about teaching in the digital age, click👇🏽

https://t.co/GWhLKYj0sF

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Struggling to get your students to speak for a full minute in PET Speaking Part 2?

Check out my latest post with a lesson plan, worksheet, and strategy: The Speaking Circle! ⭕

👉🏽https://t.co/pEp6YrFkAP

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Yesterday I had an amazing chat with Martin Sketchley about online teaching and freelancing!

Don't miss it👇🏽

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Online Teaching & Freelancing: The Sunday Social with Martin Sketchley https://t.co/jnonloVNVv