All elementary articles
-
LessonFrom Titanic to American Sniper: the biggest lies in fact-based movies
When movies claim to be “based on true events,” how closely should they stick to real-life stories?
-
LessonEverything I hate is on Twitter – how can the alternatives compete?
Are the changes made to X (formerly Twitter) pushing users to other platforms?
-
LessonElizabeth Gilbert was ridiculed for shelving her Russia-set novel, but I quite admire her
Should public figures be responsible for protecting their fans’ feelings and beliefs?
-
LessonAI used to create new and final Beatles song, says Paul McCartney
Is it appropriate to use technology to create music using the voices of deceased artists?
-
LessonElementary Business: Keeping Customer Information Safe
What steps are businesses taking to protect customer data? Discuss this topic with your elementary-level students.
-
LessonA new start after 60: I was devastated by divorce at 70. But at 102, I know the secrets of a well-lived life
How was a woman able to restart her life and find her voice at the age of 70? Read and find out.
-
Lesson‘Beowulf is lit’ – could ChatGPT really write good book blurbs?
Is it possible for generative AI to produce social media reviews that appear to be written by humans?
-
LessonCLIL: Geography—Deserts and Rainforests
Talk with your young learners about the Amazon rainforest and Sahara desert ecosystems with this CLIL lesson.
-
LessonBiden’s clean energy act paves Britain’s way to post-Brexit growth. Should we copy him?
The US and the EU seem to be on the right track towards green energy production. Should the UK and other nations follow suit?
-
LessonWhy it’s time to stop filming strangers in public for social media thrills
Read about how the use of phones to film others in public has become problematic. Do you agree?
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 8 — Home sweet home
A song video with related lesson resources that introduce vocabulary associated with towns, for beginner-level young learners.
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 7 — How can we get back home?
A song video with related lesson resources that introduce transport vocabulary, for beginner-level young learners.
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 6—I love my family
A song video with related lesson resources that introduce vocabulary for family members for beginner-level young learners.
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 5 — Colours
A song video and related lesson resources that introduce colour vocabulary, for beginner-level young learners.
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 4 — Daily routine
A song video with related lesson resources that introduce times of the day, for beginner-level young learners.
-
Teaching toolThe Magic Cat: My Magic Cat Passport
Use this engaging activity with your young learners to practise the vocabulary of each The Magic Cat video.
-
Teaching toolThe Magic Cat: My Magic Cat Storybook
Use this printable storybook to track what happens to The Magic Cat and his friends throughout the series.
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 3 — Pizzaland
A song video and related lesson resources that introduce food likes and dislikes, for beginner-level young learners.
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 2 — Countries
A song video and related lesson resources that introduce different countries to beginner-level young learners.
-
LessonThe Magic Cat: 1—About me
A song video and related lesson resources on the topic of introductions for beginner-level young learners.