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A New Currency - Lexis - Advanced - ESL Lesson

Here's a lesson that can be used for big and small groups around upper intermediates and up. The Target Language can be modified for lower levels if needed. Without a reading add on, the lesson should take no more than 45 minutes to complete. With smaller class sizes, you'll probably need another activity at the end to take up time, but if you stretch out the activation, you should be fine. Materials:  Cash currency of different denominations. Ideally bring in currency from your own country and host country. If you feel uncomfortable with that, make photocopies. Prep work: Do a bit of research on the currency you are bringing in. Be aware of the iconic figures and symbols on the bills. For me, I used a dollar bill. Here's a great image that goes over some of the symbolism.  Check it out -  1 dollar bill  Alternatively, you can use this reading in the lesson for longer classes. Introduction:  Version 1 for larger classes:  Before class, hide eithe...

New Instagram Account

Looks like we finally got on the bandwagon with Instagram for The Language House TEFL in Prague.  I don't have any cool pics posted yet, but you can be assured that many will come in the following weeks/months. Check us out! Follow us  http://instagram.com/languagehouseprague Cheers, Chris Westergaard

TLH TEFL Graduate Blogs

The Language House TEFL has a lot of great graduates living and teaching all over the world Read up on some of our graduate blogs and learn from their experience and adventures living in exotic locations. You can view some of the blogs here -  Language House Graduate Blogs Cheers, Chris

January and February TLH TEFL Course Discounts

We have a few spaces left on our January 6 and February 10 TEFL certification course in Prague and are offering discounts. Please reference this blog in your application. If you have ever thought about teaching abroad, this is a great opportunity. Find out more about our course and sign up here  The Language House . Get into teaching! Chris Westergaard The Language House TEFL