This phrase is on US money and in other official places. Why? Feb 19, 2021. eflsuccess.com ⇔ Underlined vocabulary terms are defined below, followed by discussion questions “In God We Trust” Have you seen this motto in some official places like … Continue reading →
Bend it Like Beckham, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: No one plays soccer like Beckham, and a young woman shouldn’t play soccer at all—at least, not according to two traditional moms in this British comedy. Our past and heritage certainly affect our future, so … Continue reading →
Lost Worlds–Life in the Balance, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Will wild animals someday freely roam through today’s great cities, as they do through the deserted ruins of ancient Tikal? What can we learn from the mistakes of these once-great civilizations? This documentary takes you … Continue reading →
Sherlock Holmes: The Blind Banker, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: A Chinese pottery expert, a journalist, and a Hong Kong banker have seen graffiti that scares them into hiding. When the latter two turn up dead, Holmes helps the police and bank officials put … Continue reading →
Here is the English alphabet, then vowel sounds, read by an adult male. Basic English-learner sounds: 1. alphabet with pauses (listen and repeat) 2. alphabet (listen until you can say it with me) 3. vowels (listen and repeat) Note: I … Continue reading →
Far and Away , www.EFLsuccess.com Story: This is the story of Irish immigrants to America in the late 1800s, who struggle with hunger, hatred, prejudice and “just plain hard work” to start a new life. How do you define success? In … Continue reading →
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: I normally begin class with a quick ice-breaker, followed by a look … Continue reading →
Cool Runnings, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Celebrate the Olympic spirit with this Disney classic, based on the true story of the first bobsled team from the Caribbean (1988 winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada). Everyone laughs when a disgraced coach takes on the challenge … Continue reading →
How the Grinch Stole Christmas; www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Although the mean, green Grinch lives far above Whoville, hating the Whos and their crazy Christmas celebrations, little Cindy-Lou Who reaches out to welcome this misunderstood creature. However, when the Grinch (dressed like … 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 →
The Ghost and Mr Chicken, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: Luther, a timid typesetter for a small town newspaper, gets a big break when the editor asks him to spend a night at a haunted mansion, 20 years after a murder. Local citizens call … Continue reading →