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Podcast: James Dean
Mini Biography: James Dean Do your low level students enjoy talking about Hollywood actors? Do they ever talk about James Dean? Our Lesson Plan Calendar reminded us of an important day in history that...
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Podcast: Teachers’ Day
Every Day is a Holiday: Teachers’ Day Do students shower their teachers with gifts on Teachers’ Day in your country? Share this recording with your class to help them understand that a card or a thank...
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Podcast: A Prescription for Happiness
Health Section: A Prescription for Happiness People are busy these days! As a result, writing is often formatted in list form. Headings and numbers make reading easier on the eyes. It’s also easier to...
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Podcast: Martin Luther King
Famous People: Martin Luther King We featured Martin Luther King as ESL-Library’s Lesson of the Week, following the dedication of the Martin Luther King memorial. This is one of our most popular lesson...
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Podcast: Diwali
Every day is a Holiday: Diwali If you are Hindu, it is almost the New Year! Diwali is a joyous time. Many people do not know about this holiday. Why not give your students a break from talking about...
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Podcast – Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day – High Intermediate Why is the number 11 significant to war veterans? Do you know the other names for Remembrance Day? What is the history behind this day of remembrance? Help your...
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Podcast – Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving – Low Intermediate When was the first Thanksgiving? Which countries celebrate Thanksgiving? What is the difference between American and Canadian Thanksgiving? This Thanksgiving podcast...
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Podcast – The Death Penalty
The Death Penalty – High Intermediate Which countries still use the death penalty? What is life like for prisoners on death row? Have your students heard of Troy Davis? This podcast offers an...
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Podcast – Winston Churchill
Famous People: Winston Churchill | Podcast #89 Winston Churchill is known best for his leadership role in Great Britain during World War II. His birthday is coming up at the end of this month and we’ve...
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Podcast – Rosa Parks and the Bus Boycott
Mini Bios: Rosa Parks | Podcast #90 Rosa Parks played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement in the US. On December 1st, 1955, a white bus driver asked her to give her seat up to a white man....
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Podcast: Occupy Wall Street
Podcast: Occupy Wall Street | Podcast #91 Did you know that this week is International Human Rights Week? The Occupy Movement protestors are calling for a global day of action on December 10th (Human...
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Podcast: Christmas
Podcast: Christmas | Podcast #92 Will you be teaching about the history of Christmas this month? ESL-Library has Christmas lesson plans for beginner and high-intermediate learners. Today’s podcast...
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Podcast: Chanukah
Podcast: Chanukah | Podcast #93 Will you be teaching about the history of Chanukah (or Hanukkah) this week? ESL-Library has a ready-made lesson plan for intermediate learners. Today’s podcast features...
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Podcast: New Year’s (High Intermediate)
New Year’s Around the World What does Julius Caesar have to do with New Year’s? Which God is January named after? How do Australians celebrate New Year’s Eve? What about New Yorkers or people from...
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Podcast: Hip Hop and Rap
Hip Hop and Rap What do Kool Herc, the Beastie Boys, and Eminem have in common? You guessed it! They all contributed significantly to the musical genre fondly known as Hip Hop. Today’s podcast features...
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Podcast: Margaret Thatcher (The Iron Lady)
Famous People: Margaret Thatcher | Podcast #96 Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minster of the UK from 1979-1990. Her nickname was ‘The Iron Lady’. A film called “The Iron Lady” was just released with...
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Podcast: Censorship
Discussion Starters: Censorship | Podcast #97 Internet censorship is a buzz word in the news today with Wikipedia and other big names staging protests against SOPA and PIPA. Many feel that the proposed...
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Podcast: Cruise Ships
Discussion Starters: Cruise Ships | Podcast #98 Footage from the Costa Concordia disaster may have tourists questioning their upcoming vacation plans. While a disaster like this is unlikely, there are...
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Podcast: Groundhog Day
Discussion Starters: Groundhog Day | Podcast #99 Will the groundhog see its shadow on February 2 this year? Our NEW Groundhog Day lesson plan introduces students to this unique tradition that began in...
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Podcast: 10 Secrets of Centenarians
Centenarians | Podcast #100 Welcome to ESL-Library’s 100th podcast episode! Our podcast today is from our Health Matters section. It’s all about centenarians. Do you know a person who is 100 or older?...
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