Celebrating International Women’s Day

1. We Can Do It poster is from a series based on a World War II Poster, We Can Do It! aka Rosie the Riveter –Source image

International Women’s Day falls on 8th March every year and coincides with Women’s History Month. This special day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day also highlights areas where action is still needed to achieve gender parity around the world.

An International Women’s Day EFL lesson can engage with these issues in a highly relevant way. The concept of access to education as a basic human right is reflected in language learning, as a great way to empower women and girls. Continue reading

Voting Vocabulary for Political EFL Lessons

Palace of Westminster - Parliament - Political EFL LessonsAs Boris Johnson is declared the new Prime Minister of the UK, politics is a popular topic of conversation everywhere. This controversial appointment has given us all the perfect excuse to slip some political vocabulary into our EFL lessons. There is currently much discussion about political issues affecting the UK, especially with Brexit on the horizon, so read on for some vocabulary ideas to add to your next politics EFL lesson. Continue reading