EcoEnglish: bringing language learning and climate action together

Learning English can be much more than studying vocabulary and grammar. EcoEnglish offers a different approach: using the English classroom as a space to explore climate change, sustainability and the environmental challenges that affect our communities.

This free website brings together a rich collection of teaching materials, lesson plans, videos, podcasts and links to educational projects. Its contents cover a wide range of topics, from biodiversity, oceans and renewable energy to food systems, fast fashion, transport, human rights and sustainable communities. Many resources are organised around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

One of the most interesting aspects is its project-based learning approach. Students are encouraged to investigate an environmental issue in their own surroundings, exchange ideas, develop solutions and take action. In this way, English becomes a tool for communicating, collaborating and making a difference, rather than simply a subject to be studied.

EcoEnglish is particularly useful for teachers who want to connect language learning with real-world issues and interdisciplinary projects. It also offers opportunities to develop critical thinking, global citizenship and environmental awareness.

https://www.eco-english.org/

LearnEnglish Kids: a fun way to learn English

LearnEnglish Kids, from the British Council, is a free online resource designed for children aged 5 to 12 who are learning English. It offers a wide range of engaging activities that make language learning both enjoyable and accessible.

The website is organised into different sections, including Listen and Watch, with songs, stories and videos; Read and Write, for practising reading and writing; Speak and Spell, to develop pronunciation and spelling; and Grammar and Vocabulary, with interactive games and explanations. There are also printable worksheets, flashcards, colouring pages and craft activities.

It is a useful resource for teachers looking for motivating classroom activities, as well as for families who want to support children's learning at home. Its combination of audiovisual materials, games and practical exercises encourages children to practise English at their own pace and develop their language skills through play.

A great website to explore, learn and have fun with English!

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/