English-speaking countries Have you ever wondered why you have to learn English at school? Did you know that the world speaks English? Do you know how many countries in the world have English as an official language? First, you need to know the origins and history of the English language. Visit the links on the left in the correct order to find out many interesting facts and figures about English, and try to answer these questions (you may want to copy the questions into your notebook or print them out to make your work easier): 1. After the hard work, have fun watching the four videos and discover how different English sounds in England, Australia, the USA and India.
Project-based learning, the USA and Authentic Video in the EFL classroom | El... The Globe Trekker/Pilot Guides video collection is a treasure trove for any English teacher. It encompasses extensive material from every corner of the world, and especially English-speaking countries are lavished with attention. Australia, Canada, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, England – you name it. Even individual cities are endowed with an approx. 50-minute complete video of its own, like London, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Orleans to name but a few. Covering the United States satisfactorily in the language classroom is a daunting project, especially if you want to give your students more than a superficial understanding of its history, geography, language and people. Most textbooks for EFL students fall short in this respect, and it’s understandable – time available is limited and there is so much more that needs to be covered. In addition to making this initial decision, there are quite a lot of follow-up issues to consider: The next step is more work-intensive.
New York 4-9 ⋆ Elementary, Intermediate, Themes Songs I LOVE NY (2:20) A song about the famous places (any age)Frank Sinatra – New York, New York (4:18) (any age) with Listening Activities (5-9) Worksheets Places in the city – vocabulary A wordlist with definitions (yr 4-6)New York City sights A handout with pictures and names of the sights to match (yr 4-8)53 FREE ESL new york worksheets form iSLCollectives. Lesson Plans Paris and New York An example of comparing two cities from FilmEnglish (yr 7-9)Interactive Tour of Ellis Island A website full of information about Ellis Island (yr 9) Reading New York State Facts (yr 4-7)New York Photo Tour Learn facts and curiosa about NY State (yr 5-8)New York Power Point Presentation about the most famous sights (yr 5-8)Born in New York Read the biography of some famous people (yr 8-9)NYPass Attractions Learn about several attractions. Listening Visiting New York Listening Comprehension in four short parts (yr 7-9)Marion in New York Listening comprehension with questions (yr 8-9) Watching Speaking Games
Syrian Journey: Choose your own escape route The Syrian conflict has torn the country apart, leaving thousands dead and driving millions to flee their homes. Many seek refuge in neighbouring countries but others pay traffickers to take them to Europe - risking death, capture and deportation. If you were fleeing Syria for Europe, what choices would you make for you and your family? The routes, options and outcomes in this Syrian Journey feature were based on real stories uncovered by extensive research as part of a BBC Arabic digital project exploring migration from Syria. Research by Mamdouh Akbiek, Eloise Dicker Illustrations by Gerry Fletcher. Get involved We would like to know what you would take with you if you were forced to flee your country. Use the hashtags #whatwouldyoutake and #Syrianjourney to post your choices, with images and/or video. See what Syrian migrants who made the journey took with them Survivors' stories Real stories from people who risked the journey from Syria. Media playback is unsupported on your device
WebEnglish.se Background English Speaking Countries A list of 87 countries where English is spoken as a first or an official second language Warm-up World Englishes (1:09) 30 countries with a million English speakers shown on a map Chapters English Conquers the World A traditional reading chapter about how English started spreading around the worldEnglish Conquers the World Activities Comprehension and language activities to go with the text (year 8-9) Reading English Conquers the World EZ An easier version of the original chapter (year 5-7) Listening The world’s English mania (4:34) ay Walker explains why two billion people around the world are trying to learn English. Watching The History of English in 10 Minutes A fun, concise history of English with fast speech and subtitlesWorld Englishes (10:15) David Chrystal talks about the future of the English language (year 8-9) Project Please tweet your feedback about working with this theme page to the author.
How Many Countries in the World Now that is a question that's somewhat difficult to answer, as there is no one right answer. Many sources offer different answers, and depending on the source, there are 189, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195 or 196 independent countries in the world today. NOTE: On Saturday, July 9, 2011, southern Sudan declared itself the independent country of South Sudan. This is the culmination of a six-year process that ended a long, brutal civil war that caused the deaths of millions. In many ways this is still a controversial event, and the country's status could possibly change in the future. As of May 1, 2008, the United Nations has 192 official members (including Montenegro and Serbia - the two newest nations). Most of the current World Almanacs use 193 countries, which is probably the best answer, but what about Kosovo? A note regarding Greenland: It voted in favor of increased self-rule in November 2008 and acquired complete responsibility for internal affairs in June 2009. Sources: worldatlas.com
5 TED-Ed Lessons to use in your American History classroom Carla Staffa, Burnsville Senior High School American history teacher (and all-around rockstar), uses TED-Ed Lessons in her classroom to supplement her curriculum, start conversation and spark curiosity. We caught up with Carla to find out which lessons she uses the most and what she hopes her students take away from each one. 1.) The fight for the right to vote in the United States - Nicki Beaman Griffin “The fight for the acquisition of voting rights is one that has been fought by numerous groups, yet not all eligible voters take advantage of this right. 2.) “This lesson sets the stage of a meeting that transforms our country forever — an unlikey result for a meeting that originally intended to amend the Articles of Confederation. 3.) “In this lesson, students learn how the Kansas-Nebraska Act divided the country and contributed to the start of the American Civil War. 4.) 5.) “Minnesota is home to many American Indians – the Dakota being one of our larger tribes. Want more?
School Years around the World World and News > World Stats and Facts by Mark Hughes Somewhere in the world, right now, students are hard at work in school. With over 190 nations spanning the globe’s 24 time zones, students and their academic years come in a variety of forms. Here’s a sampling of the typical school year in 13 nations throughout the world. Australia Students in Australia attend school for 200 days a year. School grades in Australia are called years. Brazil Brazil, also found in the southern hemisphere, shares the same summer months as Australia. Math, geography, history, science, Portuguese, which is the national language of Brazil, and physical education are the main subjects studied by students in Brazil. China Because China is in the northern hemisphere, its summer months are in line with Asia, Europe, and North America. There are about 21 students in each classroom. Costa Rica Costa Rica was one of the first nations in Central and South America to offer free public education. France Iran Japan Kenya Mexico
Roar – Katy Perry – ESL lesson plan | Anna Edu The song “Roar” perfectly fits the topic of gender roles/stereotypes, feminism. Besides, it’s a great source of idioms, set expressions and phrasal verbs. That’s how I would use it in class. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. in ESL lesson plans by Anna FASTEN SEAT BELTS 2 - Travel by Continent - Europe Fasten Seat Belts, a light hearted guide to avoid misunderstandings while travelling. An innovative way to learn languages and pick up cultural tips. Travel by Continent / Europe In the Netherlands, it is the custom on someone's birthday to... Gifts, Miscellaneous, Do's & Don'ts, Netherlands Grec AP Audio program, Greece Neerlandais AP Audio program, Netherlands In Greece, you may see people mock spitting, for luck: « ftou ftou ftou... Body Language, Do's & Don'ts, Greece Turc AP Audio program, Turkey In Spain, in tapas bars, you are expected to throw rubbish on the floor. Bar Culture, Table manners, Do's & Don'ts, Spain In the Netherlands and Germany, don't walk on bicycle paths ! Miscellaneous, Do's & Don'ts, Germany, Netherlands In Denmark, Norway and Sweden, wait for the host to propose a toast and... Bar Culture, Table manners, Visiting people, Do's & Don'ts, Denmark, Sweden Allemand AP Audio program, Germany Portugais AP Audio program, Portugal In the UK, stand on the right side of the escalator Travel
United States – WebEnglish.se The 50 US States The 50 States of the United States of America The Map Map Puzzle Map Quiz Games US Map Collections Songs Tour the States, song 50 States Song I Wanna See the States, song Learn the 50 States A history of the 50 US States (5:33) Learn 50 US States With… 24th August 2020 In "Countries" The USA EZ On this Theme Page, you can find information about the United States of America, suitable for elementary-level students, A1.2 - A2.1, yr 5-7 in Sweden Map Photos Stunning free photos - Pi Find pictures for your USA project in Pixabay. Daylight Saving Time Today, approximately 70 countries utilize Daylight Saving Time in at least a portion of the country. 7th March 2022 In "B1 Level"
IfItWereMyHome.com Canada A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. The land now occupied by Canada was first inhabited approximately 16,000 years ago by aboriginal peoples. The beginning of the 20th century saw Canada's early involvement in World War I due to British control of its foreign affairs. Today, Canada is characterized by its socially democratic programs such as universal health care, the Canda Pension Plan, and Canada Student Loans.