Developing reading skills by @TrinityC_L

This resource is designed for English language teachers who want to explore and enhance reading skills with their language learners. It offers:

Techniques for the English language classroom.

Guidance on adapting and creating reading materials using authentic resources, coursebooks, and online classroom resources.

Lower-order and higher-order questions categorized according to key focus areas, which can be used to assess a learner's reading skills.

Information on additional support resources and opportunities for professional development (CPD).

https://www.trinitycollege.com/resource/?id=10015

Open Education: Find OER by the @VTLibraries

This guide developed by the Virginia Tech University Libraries includes references to a large number of open educational resources that can be subsequently searched by subject.

https://guides.lib.vt.edu/oer/opentextbooks

1,001 Novels: A Library of America

For five years Susan Straight, a writer and professor of Creative Writing at UCRiverside  has read classic novels of American life, and stories deeply embedded in the many regional places of the United States, with the intent of placing them on a map. 

The story map includes brief reviews of 1,000 American novels, each one geolocated on a map of the United States. The map is divided into different geographic regions.

Find it on:

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/997b82273a12417798362d431897e1dc

Resource: Repository corresponding to the B2 level of English

From the Subdirecció General de Formació del Professorat, they have developed a Repository corresponding to the B2 level of English in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

You can find it on the SGFP website, specifically in the section on Self-training for Multilingualism and Adult Education, the link of which is the following: 

https://aules.edu.gva.es/autoformacio/course/view.php?id=274

This Repository consists of 10 language units designed to provide the language competence required for the exams designed by the system to obtain this level, specifically for those of the EOI (Official Language Schools).

Englishwsheets.com

This website was created by Mehmet Gül, a Turkish English teacher, for the use of English language learners and teachers from all over the world. 

It offers free ESL printable grammar and vocabulary worksheets, English exercises, EAL handouts, ESOL quizzes, EFL activities, TEFL questions, TESOL materials, English teaching and learning tesources, fun crossword and word search puzzles, tests, picture dictionaries, classroom posters, matching exercises and flashcards...

https://englishwsheets.com/index.html 

Playdough Surgery

YouTube playlist where playdough is used to simulate surgical procedures or medical interventions. In these videos, the playdough is shaped and molded to represent body parts, organs, or anatomical structures. The creators then perform "surgery" on the playdough, often using various tools or implements to mimic medical procedures, such as incisions, sutures, or organ removal.

The videos are typically intended for entertainment purposes and are not actual medical demonstrations. They may be educational in nature, providing a visual representation of medical procedures in a simplified and creative way. 

Playdough surgery videos can appeal to a wide range of audiences, including children interested in anatomy or medical topics, as well as individuals who enjoy unique and creative content on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqhCcL3TFc4AEzLDqw8Okdmbt83YrYdn9 

English Practice #Worksheets B2

Downloadable PDF grammar and vocabulary worksheets

Grammar Worksheets B2

http://www.english-practice.at/b2/grammar/b2-grammar-index.htm 

Vocabulary B2

http://www.english-practice.at/b2/vocabulary/b2-vocabulary-index.htm 

Listening & comprehension

http://www.english-practice.at/b2/listening/b2-listening-index.htm 

Writing

http://www.english-practice.at/b2/writing/b2-writing-index.htm 

News articles B1/ B2

http://www.english-practice.at/news-articles/news-articles-index.htm 

History of the 4th of July

Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. The 4th of July is a day that holds great significance in the United States of America. On this day, Americans come together to celebrate their independence and commemorate the birth of their nation.

The 4th of July also provides an opportunity to reflect on the nation's history and the remarkable journey that led to its independence. From the stirring words of the Declaration of Independence to the courage and determination of the Founding Fathers, this day serves as a reminder of the ideals and values that the United States was built upon.

Tour De France - Curriculum Resources

Last weekend, the Tour de France, arguably the most prestigious cycling race in the world in terms of media coverage, began. If you are interested in using it as a source of inspiration in your English class, here you can find a resource that may be helpful. I hope you like it.

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/tour-de-france-curriculum-resources-6434863