Ramadan (Low Int) [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our low-intermediate Holidays & Events lesson about Ramadan. In this lesson, students learn about the Islamic calendar and the month-long fast of Ramadan. This lesson includes vocabulary review tasks and writing practice. To see the full transcript and use the ready-made le…

Mother’s Day (Low Int) [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our Holidays & Events lesson about Mother’s Day. In this lesson, students read about the history of Mother’s Day and discuss what they would have for a Mother’s Day brunch. This lesson includes an introduction to portmanteau. To see the full transcript and use the read…

Anzac Day (Int – High Int) [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our Holidays & Events lesson about Anzac Day. In this lesson, students read about the historic battle on the Gallipoli peninsula in World War I. To see the full transcript and use the ready-made lesson in class, log in to ESL Library and choose the Holidays & Event…

Pearl Harbor (High Int – Adv) [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our Historic Events lesson about the Pearl Harbor. In this lesson, students read about the historic attack on the American naval base of Pearl Harbor during World War II. To see the full transcript and use the ready-made lesson in class, log in to ESL Library an…

Wonder Int [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discussion Starters lesson about Wonder. In this lesson, students read about and discuss curiosity and whether wondering (especially while wandering) is becoming a lost art. This lesson includes pronunciation practice with minimal pairs. To see the full transcript and use the …

Susan B. Anthony High Int [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our Famous People lesson about Susan B. Anthony. In this lesson, students read about the historic activist who helped women achieve the right to vote in America. To see the full transcript and use the ready-made lesson in class, log in to ESL Library and choose the …

The Moon [display_podcast] Where is the moon? How did the moon form? How many moons are there? Today’s podcast features a reading from our young learner Discovery section about The Moon. To see the full transcript and use the ready-made lesson in class, log in to ESL Library and choose the Discovery lesson on The Moon. How Do I Subscribe? Not an ES…

Teacher Salaries High Int [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our Discussion Starters lesson about Teacher Salaries. In this lesson, students read about and discuss the rising cost of living and stagnant teacher salaries that is causing some teaching districts to go on strike. This lesson includes a review of phrasal verbs wit…

The Great Wall of China [display_podcast] How many people did it take to build the Great Wall of China? How many people died building it? Today’s podcast features a reading from our young learner Discovery section about The Great Wall of China. To see the full transcript and use the ready-made lesson in class, log in to ESL Library and choose the D…

Fred Rogers Low Int [display_podcast] Today’s podcast features a reading from our Famous People lesson about Fred Rogers. In this lesson, students read about the children’s TV host and puppeteer who is famous for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. To see the full transcript and use the ready-made lesson in class, log in to ESL Library and choose the Famo…