A parable — Discussion version (with vocabulary defined for English learners) Michael Krigline ~ July 2007 ~ EFLsuccess.com ⇔ Vocabulary terms for English-learners are underlined–see the definitions at the end. There is a slightly different version, without vocabulary and with fewer discussion … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
An American Tail, www.EFLsuccess.com Story: This charming Stephen Spielberg cartoon tells the story of mice who immigrate from Russia to America (in 1886, because of persecution from dangerous cats). Lured by tales of unlimited opportunity and “no cats,” the Mouskewitz family (of mice) … Continue reading →