Focuses on phono-semantic compounds, identifying how semantic components suggest meaning and phonetic components suggest sound. Develops predictive skills for decoding unfamiliar characters.
A foundational lesson covering essential German greetings and introductions alongside an introduction to the German case system (nominative, accusative, and dative). Students will practice social interactions and understand how nouns change based on their role in a sentence.
An immersive culinary language lesson for adult learners focusing on food vocabulary, restaurant interactions, and cultural dining customs.
A comprehensive toolkit for foreign language teachers to bridge the gap between rote memorization and spontaneous oral communication through interactive activities and low-stakes scaffolding.
An introductory lesson to American Sign Language covering the alphabet, numbers 1-10, family members, and common household objects. Students will practice both expressive and receptive skills through various activities.
A comprehensive set of materials for A1 adult EFL students to master essential grammar (Can/Could, There is/are, Countables) through the lens of city living and food.
A lesson for English Language Learners to identify and practice common American idioms using visual aids and video-based instruction. Students will explore literal vs. figurative meanings and practice using idioms in spoken sentences.
A whimsical, 'Time Wizard' themed lesson where ESL students master prepositions of time through categorization, a guided video analysis, and a sentence scramble activity. Students will learn to distinguish between point-in-time, duration, and deadline prepositions.
An intermediate ESL lesson focusing on prepositions of purpose ('for') and characteristics ('with') through a hands-on classroom object gallery activity.
An intermediate ESL lesson focused on the physical 'geography' of vowel shifts in irregular verbs, using Khan Academy's vowel-shift video as a central teaching tool.
A comparative linguistics lesson exploring why English word order is rigid while Latin's is flexible, using the 'terminal preposition' rule as a case study in language history.
A lesson for intermediate/advanced ELLs on interpreting overstatement, understatement, and the subtle cultural subtext of American English. Students will analyze hyperbole and minimizing language to better navigate complex social interactions.
A beginner-friendly ESL lesson focusing on the simplicity of modal verbs, emphasizing that they never change form (no conjugation). Students explore 'can' and 'will' through a collaborative 'Superpower Circle' activity and reflective writing.
A Level 2+ Spanish lesson connecting language learning with Latin American political history and literature. Students explore the works of Martí, Bolívar, and Márquez while building author profiles in Spanish.
An intermediate ESL lesson focused on mastering the pronunciation of the most irregular English verbs, specifically targeting vowel shifts in 'said/fled' and silent 'L' in 'could/should/would'.
A lesson focusing on the spatial relationships of opposite prepositions (In/Out vs. On/Off), specifically addressing common ESL errors regarding transportation and enclosed spaces.
A comprehensive lesson for Beginner/Intermediate ELLs focusing on the Simple Aspect (Past and Future). Students will explore the timeline of language through visual aids, a Khan Academy video, and interactive "Will Wall" activities.
In this culminating simulation, students apply all learned vocabulary to a high-stakes merger negotiation. Teams represent different stakeholders and must draft terms, present data, and negotiate a final agreement using only formal professional Mandarin.
Students learn the linguistic art of soft rejection, conditional acceptance, and strategic ambiguity often used in Chinese negotiations. The lesson emphasizes syntactic patterns that maintain harmony while firmly holding a position.
Learners dissect standard business contracts to identify key legal terms, liability clauses, and formal grammatical structures specific to legal documents. The lesson bridges the gap between spoken agreement and written obligation.
This lesson focuses on the specific vocabulary required to describe graphs, trends, and financial reports. Students practice using precise verbs and adverbs to articulate increases, decreases, fluctuations, and projections within a fiscal context.
The sequence concludes with a formal debate where students synthesize learned vocabulary and rhetorical structures to argue for or against specific social policy proposals.
A workshop focused on integrating Chengyu (idioms) and advanced conjunctions to strengthen persuasive arguments and demonstrate cultural erudition in public debate.
Students explore the lexicon of environmental science and government policy, focusing on sustainable development, carbon neutrality, and pollution metrics through policy analysis.
Focusing on demographic trends and the 'aging society,' this lesson introduces terminology for healthcare policy, pension systems, and the 'silver economy' using statistical analysis.
Students examine the vocabulary surrounding China's rapid urbanization and the household registration (hukou) system, focusing on socioeconomic terminology and academic reading comprehension.
Focuses on the nuances of honorifics, formal introductions, and corporate hierarchy in Chinese business culture. Students learn the essential vocabulary to navigate networking and formal meetings without loss of face.
The sequence culminates in a professional interview simulation where students synthesize all acquired skills. They demonstrate oral proficiency and mastery of formal registers in a mock hiring environment.
Students investigate the nuances of 'tú' vs 'usted' and formal etiquette in diverse social hierarchies. They practice code-switching based on audience and context.
This lesson focuses on transition words and logical connectors to build cohesive academic arguments. Students practice complex sentence structures required for high-level argumentation.