Spring-time holiday celebrating LIFE ⇔ Holiday: Easter (Resurrection Day) © April 2022 Michael Krigline & Dr Harvey Taylor Underlined terms are explained in the vocabulary section below. Note to teachers: This post contains an article and discussion questions, suitable for conversational English … Continue reading →
Wishing you the luck of the Irish ⇔ Holiday: St Patrick’s Day (March 17) © March 2022 Michael Krigline & Dr Harvey Taylor Underlined terms are explained in the vocabulary section below. Note to teachers: This post contains an article and discussion … Continue reading →
an intro to “Silent Night & Christmas apples” ⇔ Holiday: Christmas © Dec 2021 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: You’ll find many Christmas resources at EFLsuccess.com (start with the list on the bottom of the “Candy Cane” page). Underlined terms … Continue reading →
Taylor Summary of the Thanksgiving holiday. © Dr. Harvey M. Taylor, Nov 5, 2002 EFLsuccess.com ⇔ Thanksgiving in Canada (Oct) and the USA (Nov) Thanksgiving Day is a North American holiday. It is celebrated in both Canada and the United States … Continue reading →
A simplified lesson about American’s Flag Day holiday. Jun 13, 2021. wp.krigline.com ⇔ (See the longer lesson here) Why are there so many flags on June 14? In America, you often see the US flag in front of government buildings, businesses, … Continue reading →
Christmas commonalities, and an intro to “Silent Night Christmas apples” ⇔ Holiday: Christmas © Dec 2020 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: Combine these short lessons with a favorite craft to make holiday decorations, and/or a Christmas movie. You’ll find … Continue reading →
History and introduction of a holiday celebrating love (for English conversation) ⇔ Holiday: Valentine’s Day © Feb 2021 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: These two “shorter” articles (scroll down for “lower level” version) would work well in a “conversational … Continue reading →
History and introduction of a holiday celebrating love ⇔ Holiday: Valentine’s Day © Feb 2009 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: This “longer” article would work well in a class about American history & culture; for a “conversational English” class, … Continue reading →
Understanding Halloween ⇔ Holiday: Halloween © Oct 2020 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: This was created for a “conversational English” class; scroll down for a “lower English level” version. Underlined terms are explained in the vocabulary section below. October 31 is … Continue reading →
Honoring an explorer, and interpreting history ⇔ Holiday: Columbus Day, part 1 © Oct 2020 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: This “longer” two-part article would work well in a class about American history & culture; for a “conversational English” … Continue reading →
Honoring an explorer, and interpreting history ⇔ Holiday: Columbus Day, part 1 (lower English version) © Oct 2020 Michael Krigline, MA Note to teachers: These “shorter” articles would work well in a “conversation” class where the goal is to give … Continue reading →
EFL lesson about birthday cakes, virtual parties, and second birthdays ⇔ Holiday: Birthday Celebrations ~ Then and Now © August 2020 Michael Krigline, MA Underlined terms are explained in the vocabulary section below. Note to teachers: you can find an “easier” version … Continue reading →
