Teaching Materials
All teaching materials include teacher's notes for the activities suggested. Most lessons also include at least one student worksheet. If required, an answer key is included in the teacher's notes.
NB many lessons, especially song or video lessons, require you to own a copy of the relevant song, DVD, book, etc.
All teaching materials are copyright Gabrielle Lambrick. They may be used by teachers for educational purposes free of charge, but may not be republished in any form without prior written permission.
Songs
Hand in my Pocket
A lesson based on Alanis Morissette's classic song "Hand in my Pocket"
Song; Listening; Pronunciation; Writing
Intermediate; Upper Intermediate
Imagine
A discussion lesson based on John Lennon's "Imagine"
Song; Listening; Speaking
Intermediate; Upper Intermediate
Turning Tables
A listening and vocabulary lesson based on Adele's "Turning Tables"
Song; Listening; Speaking; Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate; Advanced
Vincent (Starry Starry Night)
A listening and discussion lesson based on "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" by Don Maclean.
Song; Listening; Speaking; Art
Upper Intermediate; Advanced
Big Yellow Taxi
A listening and discussion lesson based on "Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell.
Song; Listening; Speaking; Environment
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
One Piece at a Time
A listening and writing lesson based on "One Piece at a Time" by Johnny Cash.
Song; Listening; Writing; Crime; Transport
Upper Intermediate, Advanced
Film and Video
Sherlock - A Study in Pink
Two lessons based on the first episode of the BBC drama "Sherlock". You will need your own copy of the DVD.
Film; Listening; Vocabulary
Advanced; Upper Intermediate
Sherlock - The Blind Banker
Two lessons based on the second episode of the BBC drama "Sherlock". You will need your own copy of the DVD.
Film; Listening; Vocabulary
Advanced; Upper Intermediate
Speaking Activities
Art Critics
A speaking lesson based on 12 famous artworks of various styles and periods.
Speaking; Art; Stories
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
Policies for Progress
A speaking lesson where students do research on the internet and then present projects to help solve problems relating to health, the environment, and social issues
Speaking; Listening; Research; Society; Health; Environment
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
Awkward Questions
A speaking lesson where students learn to make personal questions more polite, and how to politely refuse to answer a question they find offensive.
Speaking; Listening; Getting to know you
Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
