Teaching Materials

All teaching materials include teacher's notes for the activities suggested.  Most lessons also include at least one student worksheet.  If required, an answer key is included in the teacher's notes.

 

NB many lessons, especially song or video lessons, require you to own a copy of the relevant song, DVD, book, etc.

 

All teaching materials are copyright Gabrielle Lambrick.  They may be used by teachers for educational purposes free of charge, but may not be republished in any form without prior written permission.


Songs

Hand in my Pocket

A lesson based on Alanis Morissette's classic song "Hand in my Pocket"

Song; Listening; Pronunciation; Writing

Intermediate; Upper Intermediate

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Hand in my Pocket
Teacher's Notes and Worksheets
Song Lesson - Hand in my Pocket.docx
Microsoft Word Document 17.7 KB

Imagine

A discussion lesson based on John Lennon's "Imagine"

Song; Listening; Speaking

Intermediate; Upper Intermediate

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Imagine
Teacher's Notes and Worksheets
Imagine.docx
Microsoft Word Document 91.0 KB

Turning Tables

A listening and vocabulary lesson based on Adele's "Turning Tables"

Song; Listening; Speaking; Vocabulary

Upper Intermediate; Advanced

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Turning Tables
Teacher's Notes and Worksheets
Turning Tables.docx
Microsoft Word Document 87.0 KB

Vincent (Starry Starry Night)

A listening and discussion lesson based on "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)" by Don Maclean.

Song; Listening; Speaking; Art

Upper Intermediate; Advanced

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Vincent (Starry Starry Night)
Teacher's Notes and Worksheets
Vincent (Starry Starry Night).docx
Microsoft Word Document 21.1 KB

Big Yellow Taxi

A listening and discussion lesson based on "Big Yellow Taxi" by Joni Mitchell.

Song; Listening; Speaking; Environment

Intermediate, Upper Intermediate

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Big Yellow Taxi
Teacher's Notes and Worksheets
Big Yellow Taxi.docx
Microsoft Word Document 16.9 KB

One Piece at a Time

A listening and writing lesson based on "One Piece at a Time" by Johnny Cash.

Song; Listening; Writing; Crime; Transport

Upper Intermediate, Advanced

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One Piece at a Time
Teacher's Notes and Worksheets
One Piece At A Time.docx
Microsoft Word Document 20.3 KB


Film and Video

Sherlock - A Study in Pink

Two lessons based on the first episode of the BBC drama "Sherlock".  You will need your own copy of the DVD.

Film; Listening; Vocabulary

Advanced; Upper Intermediate

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A Study in Pink Part 1: Meeting Sherlock
Teaching materials for a video lesson including listening exercises and vocabulary work, based on the BBC drama.
Study in Pink 1.docx
Microsoft Word Document 20.3 KB
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A Study in Pink Part 2: Crime Scene
Teaching materials for a video lesson including listening exercises and a follow-up drama activity, based on the BBC drama.
Study in Pink 2.docx
Microsoft Word Document 113.3 KB

Sherlock - The Blind Banker

Two lessons based on the second episode of the BBC drama "Sherlock".  You will need your own copy of the DVD.

Film; Listening; Vocabulary

Advanced; Upper Intermediate

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The Blind Banker Part 1: The Yellow Code
Teaching materials for a video lesson including listening exercises, discussion questions and vocabulary work, based on the BBC drama.
Blind Banker 1.docx
Microsoft Word Document 19.5 KB
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The Blind Banker Part 2: The Museum and the Circus
Teaching materials for a video lesson including vocabulary work, decoding listening exercises and comprehension listening exercises. Based on the BBC drama.
Blind Banker 2.docx
Microsoft Word Document 119.6 KB


Speaking Activities

Art Critics

A speaking lesson based on 12 famous artworks of various styles and periods.

Speaking; Art; Stories

Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced

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Art Critics Pictures
Artworks for printing
Art Critics Pictures.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 6.3 MB
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Art Critics Teacher Notes
Teacher notes for speaking activities
Art Critics Teacher Notes.docx
Microsoft Word Document 115.4 KB
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Art Critics Worksheet
Worksheet for speaking activities
Art Critics Teacher Notes.docx
Microsoft Word Document 115.4 KB

Policies for Progress

A speaking lesson where students do research on the internet and then present projects to help solve problems relating to health, the environment, and social issues

Speaking; Listening; Research; Society; Health; Environment 

Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced

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Policies for Progress
Teacher's Notes and Student Worksheet
Policies for Progress.docx
Microsoft Word Document 110.5 KB

Awkward Questions

A speaking lesson where students learn to make personal questions more polite, and how to politely refuse to answer a question they find offensive.

Speaking; Listening; Getting to know you

Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced

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Awkward Questions
Teacher's Notes and Student Worksheet
Awkward Questions.docx
Microsoft Word Document 18.6 KB