We often look into the future trying to find newbies that make our teaching catchier. These videos from Schoolhouse Rock are still nice to watch. With the teacher’s assistance, primary students can learn a lot as they have a very good time. Just go to YouTube and type Schoolhouse Rock, and there you are: adjectives, prepositions, verbs… There’s an unofficial website where you can listen to the songs and read the lyrics. Up to you!
Learn about Internet viruses and e-mail security with Peter Packet, a friendly cartoon who will help you to carry out missions to help people in the third world.
Here’s a good example of the way many of us used to sing English songs when we did not have a clue of how to say Good morning. I remember my “O beri moco” being the original “More than a woman” Bee Gees used to sing.
I think this is worth a try… why don’t you use it in tutoria in English… or even in your own ELT class if you want to teach values? Do parents always behave as they should?
The Fonix tries to encourage students to learn English. It covers different communicative skills. There are different levels, ranging from 5th of primària to 2nd of batxillerat. The deadline is the 26th of March.
