Teaching Channel
Building Analysis Skills Through Art
Useful teaching strategies abound in this inspirational, informative video! Walk step by step through one teacher's two-part lesson in her special education/ELL class as they develop text analysis skills by first beginning with...
British Council
Stratford 2: The Lost Years
Before Shakespeare moved to London, he found inspiration in Stratford. Part of a thorough series on Shakespeare, an intriguing video describes the Bard's early years in Stratford when he was newly married and had three young...
British Council
London 2: A Penny for the Yard
Shakespeare's Globe stands out as one of the greatest theaters in history. A video and tasks from the compares the original performance space to its current recreation in London. Activities focus on key vocabulary words related to...
British Council
The Tempest 2: Greed, Wrath and Lust
A magician strands a group of people on a deserted island and The Tempest begins. A video introduces English learners to Shakespeare's dramatic—and final—play. After listening to a summary of the plot and analysis of one of the...
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The Tempest 1: Bigger Than Me
William Shakespeare's work speaks to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or social class. A short video discusses key aspects of the Bard and his craft, including his use of iambic pentameter. Activities accompany the video to...
British Council
Stratford 1: Shakespeare, Glove Maker
Shakespeare did not go to university, and that may have been the best decision he ever made. A video, part of the Shakespeare English exercises series, describes the famous playwright's early years in Stratford-Upon-Avon, sharing details...
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Much Ado 2: Fun to Play
Audiences around the world love Shakespeare. A video and set of accompanying tasks, part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, discusses how audiences in Japan react to Shakespearean plays. The exercises after the video help check...
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Much Ado 1: A Beautiful Trick
Two people hate one another, and then fall in love. The common romantic movie formula first appeared in the play Much Ado About Nothing. As part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, a video uses the popular play to help teach...
British Council
London 1: Piece by Piece
How has London changed since the time of Shakespeare? Using a video and series of activities, part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, English language learners discover a bit about the town that inspired Shakespeare's...
British Council
Lady Macbeth 2: Unchecked Ambition
Can unchecked ambition, as is the case in MacBeth, have disastrous consequences? A video and accompanying activities, part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, discusses the topic while also teaching key English skills. The...
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Lady Macbeth 1: Top Dog
Who wears the pants in the Macbeth family? Many would argue it's not the Thane of Cawdor, but his wife, Lady Macbeth. As part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, a video and connected lessons discuss the power and influence...
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Juliet 2: Feisty, Funny and Determined
One of the reasons Romeo and Juliet remains popular over time is the fact that teenagers relate to the main characters. A lesson, part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, discusses the character of Juliet. While watching the...
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Juliet 1: Falling in Love
Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet has many lessons to teach youth today. As part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, a video and set of activities help English learners connect with the popular play....
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Hamlet 2: A Bad Death
Hamlet's experience with his father's death rings true for those who have experienced the death of their own fathers. A video and set of activities, part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, provides a unique perspective on...
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Hamlet 1: His Father's Ghost
The lessons in Shakespeare's Hamlet transcend language and culture. An actor describes his view of the play in a short video accompanied by tasks, part of the Shakespeare English exercises series. While listening to the video,...
Teaching Channel
I Do, We Do, You Do
One simple teaching strategy can have a powerful effect on student learning on a daily basis. Take a look at one teacher's approach to preparing class members for independent work with "I Do, We Do, You Do", and discover how this...
TED-Ed
What is Dyslexia?
One in five people are affected by dyslexia, yet many do not understand what this identification actually means. Explore the varied ways in which dyslexia affects individuals, and learn about the widespread neurodiversity that exists in...
TED-Ed
The Fight for the Right to Vote in the United States
Did you know that when the United States of America was founded, only 6% of the entire population could vote? With this brief video, explore the great pains that our nation has taken to expand the voting population. Then, encourage your...
BBC
Bbc russian.com: Learn English for Russian Speakers
Listen to BBC news headlines in Russian and English. Also get short lessons on vocabulary, phrases, and grammar with explanations in Russian. Great resource for middle and high school Russian-speaking students.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Cultural Gaffes Beyond Your Borders
View this video which demonstrates many actions that can be considered insulting when visiting different cultures.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Voice of America: Many things.org: Going the Distance on America's Highways
Students can listen to a brief history of road-building and how it changed America and read the transcript at the same time. The audio file can be downloaded in mp3 format.
British Council
British Council Go4 English for Arabic Speakers: Songs
This section of the British Council site for Arabic speaking children teaches English using a combination of fun songs, animation, and short word games (fill-in-the-blank, word finds, etc.). Songs relate to particular vocabulary sets --...
George Mason University
George Mason University: Speech and Accent Archive
Listen to hundreds of examples of native and nonnative English speakers reading a paragraph that encompasses, in a few sentences, a wide range of sounds made in English.
BBC
Bbc Mundo: Entre Dos Mundos Ninos Y Migracion
Based on a special BBC series that explored the lives of young Latin American immigrants to the United States. Listen to eight short segments that touch on a range of themes: hopes and fears, bilingual education, the effect migration has...