Guatemalans honor their patron saint, Santo Tomás, on the winter solstice in the town of Chichicastenango. Events throughout the week include parades, firework shows, and traditional dances. The festival includes […]
Shelly Sanchez Terrell
Featured Book! The Visual Edge: Graphic Organizers for Standards Based Learning
Welcome to a new series where we feature great books for language learners and teachers. Created upon the concept of visual learning, The Visual Edge: Graphic Organizers for Standards Based Learning, by […]
Enhance Writing with Graphic Organizers, #TESOL Webinar Recording
Graphic organizers help language learners organize their ideas and see the relationship between concepts and ideas. Before writing, choose an appropriate graphic organizer to help students plan their writing. Watch […]
L’Escalade Celebrating Geneva’s Victory with Pots of Chocolate
Switzerland is famous for delicious chocolate, and Geneva’s most divine festival, L’Escalade, takes place annually. This festival commemorates the Genevan’s victory over the Duke of Savoy’s surprise attack on December […]
Tool of the Month for Language Learners: Active Textbook
Welcome to a new series where we feature our favorite free web tools and apps for language learners and teachers. This month we are highlighting Active Textbook allows instructors to easily convert any […]
Digital Storytelling for Language Learners, #TESOL Webinar Recording
Digital storytelling helps our language learners enhance all 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in a fun way. Language learners feel more confident when they are able to use […]
Krampusnacht in Austria! The Real Nightmare Before Christmas
In the beautiful Alps in Austria men dressed as scary demons will run amok chasing naughty children and hitting them with sticks. This is the Krampusnacht Festival, which takes place […]
9 Web Tools and Apps to Send Digital Holiday Greetings
Christmas is approaching and a great time for your language learners to send their peers and family members digital greetings in English. Not only will they be expressing their appreciation […]
Merry Learning During December, #TESOL Webinar Recording
In December, people all over the world celebrate various holidays, including Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah. December is a great time to get students enhancing the 4 skills (reading, writing, speaking, […]
St. Andrew’s Day is a Worldwide Celebration of Scotland
On November 30th Scotland’s culture and heritage are celebrated with St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. St. Andrew’s Day celebrations mark the beginning of Scotland’s winter festival. People worldwide […]