Seasonal, Cultural Awareness & Grammar Lessons

Seasonal, Cultural Awareness & Grammar Lessons

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Practical Summer English

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Rainy Day	Summ1	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about rainy day activities.
Day at the Beach	Summ2	B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about spending the day at the beach.
Johnny Talks about the Beach & Summer	Summ3	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about the beach and summer.
Summer Sunburn	Summ4	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about summer sunburn.
It’s Not My Fault!	Summ5	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about a past experience and accepting blame.
Shelley Talks about the Beach & Summer	Summ6	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about the summer and the beach.
Johnny Talks about Taking Trips	Summ7	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about your opinion on taking trips.
Shelley Talks about Taking trips	Summ8	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about taking trips.
Planning a Trip	Summ9	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about an upcoming trip.
Shelley Talks about Camping	Summ10	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about your feelings about something.
Johnny Loves Camping	Summ11	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about something you really like.
Camping	Summ12	B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about an experience.
A Fun Story about Camping	Summ13	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to tell a story.
What an awesome Weekend!	Summ14	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about your weekend.
Talking about Good & Bad Memories	Summ15	B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about good and bad memories.

Practical Autumn English

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
I Love Fall!	AE1	B2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about the fall.
Talking about Fall	AE2	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about what you like or don’t like about the fall.
Making Fall Plans	AE3	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to make plans for fall activities.
Planning Halloween	AE4	B2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about halloween.
Talking about Fear	AE5	B2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about degrees of fear.
What is Halloween?	AE6	B2	In this lesson, you will improve your listening skills and learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about halloween.
A Conversation about Thanksgiving	AE7	A2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about Thanksgiving.
What is Thanksgiving?	AE8	A2	In this lesson, you will learn the origin, vocabulary and expressions of the American holiday Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Monologue: Shelley	AE9	A2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Plans	AE10	B2	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving preparations, what people eat and more.
Black Friday	AE11	B1	In this lesson, you will learn about the origin, vocabulary and expressions to talk about the American holiday Thanksgiving.
End of Fall	AE12	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about the end of fall and the beginning of winter.

Practical Winter English

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Mild Winter Weather	WE1	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful language to talk about a mild winter. Weather, activities and descriptive language to describe feelings and opinions.
The Legend of Santa	WE2	B1	In this lesson, you will learn the history of Santa Claus. Specifically language to talk about the history and background.
Christmas Dinner	WE3	B2	In this lesson, you will learn about traditional Christmas traditions in North America and all over the world.
Holiday Travel	WE4	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about traveling during the holiday season. Specifically talking about attractions and things to do all over the world.
Boxing Day	WE5	B1	In this lesson, you will learn all about the holiday tradition called Boxing Day. This is only celebrated in countries that have a historical relationship with the United Kingdom.
New Year’s Resolutions	WE6	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful language to talk about New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are goals that people make to improve their lives from the start of the new year.
New Year’s Traditions	WE7	B1	In this lesson, you will learn all about various new year’s traditions to celebrate the new year.
Chinese New Year	WE8	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful language to talk about Chinese New Year.
Feeling Sick	WE9	B1	In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary to describe symptoms of feeling sick.
Valentine’s Day Part 1	WE10	B2	In part one of this 2 part culture in English series you will learn all about customs and traditions regarding Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Part 2	WE11	B1	In part one of this 2 part culture in English series you will learn more about customs and traditions regarding Valentine’s Day.
Holiday Trivia	WE12	B1	A fun lesson to review holiday vocabulary and expressions, customs, culture and traditions.

English Grammar

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#	Title	Code	Description
1	Present Continuous	Gram1	Learn all about the present continuous.
2	Informal Contractions	Gram2	Learn all about informal contractions.
3	Present Simple	Gram3	Learn all about the present simple.
4	Adverbs of Frequency	Gram4	Learn all about adverbs of frequency.
5	Past Simple	Gram5	Learn all about the past simple.
6	Past Continuous	Gram6	Learn all about the past continuous.
7	Present Perfect	Gram7	Learn all about the present perfect.
8	There, Their and They’re	Gram8	What is the difference between there, their and they’re?
9	Past Simple irregular	Gram9	Learn all about the past simple irregular.

World Culture English

Title	Code	CEFR	Description
Superstitions	WC1	B1	In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about superstitions.
Tipping	WC2	B2	In this lesson, you will learn customs about tipping, vocabulary and expressions to talk about tipping.
Sneezing	WC3	C1	In this lesson, you will learn customs about sneezing and vocabulary and expressions to talk about the origins of the customs.
Tips on Shaking Hands	WC4	B2	In this lesson, you will learn useful tips about how to properly shake hands, useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about this custom.
Indian Culture Part 1	WC5	B2	In this two-part series you will learn about India and Indian culture.
Indian Culture Part 2	WC6	B2	In this two-part series you will learn about India and Indian culture.
My Feelings about the British	WC7	B2	In this lesson, you will learn to talk about and discuss common stereotypes and generalizations people have about the British.
My Feelings about Americans	WC8	B2	In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about and discuss common stereotypes and generalizations people have about Americans.
British vs. American English Pt. 1	WC9	C1	In this three-part series you will improve your listening skills and learn differences between American and British English.
British vs. American English Pt. 2	WC10	C1	In this three-part series you will improve your listening skills and learn differences between American and British English.
British vs. American English Pt. 3	WC11	C1	In this three-part series you will improve your listening skills and learn differences between American and British English.
Valentine’s Day Pt.1	WE10	B1	In this video you will learn about Valentine’s Day customs around the world.
Valentine’s Day Pt.2	WE11	B2	In this lesson, you will learn about Valentine’s Day customs around the world.
What is Halloween?	AE6	B2	In this lesson, you will learn all about Halloween.
What is Thanksgiving?	AE8	A2	In this lesson, learn all about the history of Thanksgiving.
The Legend of Santa	WE2	B1	In this lesson, you will learn about the history of Santa and how he came about.