The creativity loop: How boredom bridges divergent and convergent thinking
Do you ever feel guilty for doing nothing? Most English learners (and professionals) feel they…
Reaching for the stars: A lesson on divergent and convergent thinking
In this lesson, students explore the mechanics of creativity. Based on a dynamic video about…
Why you need to be bored: A video-based ESL lesson
In this lesson, students explore a thought-provoking talk by Arthur Brooks. We live in an…
Meet Mik: The off-grid nomad behind English Learning Tips and The Wild Rx
What happens when a veteran, educator, and businessman leaves the traditional way of life for…
Penguins in the heat — Video-based ESL lesson
This 60-minute ESL lesson plan, designed for intermediate (B1-B2) learners, explores the biological struggle of…
Talking about negotiating a deal
This lesson plan introduces essential vocabulary and practical phrases for negotiating a deal in the…
Arranging a meeting with someone
This lesson plan is designed to equip learners with the essential vocabulary and phrases needed…
Survival of the hatchlings — Video-based ESL lesson
This 60-minute ESL lesson plan, designed for intermediate (B1-B2) learners, explores the perilous journey of…
Discussing the weather — ESL lesson
Weather is a universal topic that connects people across cultures and is perfect for building…
OCD vs. OCPD: Intermediate ESL lesson plan on personality disorders and perfectionism
This video-based ESL lesson helps students explore the nuance between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive…
