Intermediate Level

Ashton Kutcher Speech – Teen Choice Awards (HQ) – YouTube (4:19)https://youtu.be/FNXwKGZHmDc

(High Quality) Encouraging words from an unlikely source. Someone in Hollywood finally telling our kids (and whoever else is listening) 3 keys in life.

“Weird Al” Yankovic’s new album “Mandatory Fun” – Fun song to start any grammar lesson with

Typing Test English – 10FastFingers.comhttps://10fastfingers.com/typing-test/english

Typing Test English – Practise typing fast.

10 Skills That Are Hard to Learn, But Will Pay Off Forever! (20:35)https://youtu.be/2wPeC4CLkLU

A mix of videos counting the 10 skills that are hard to learn but will pay off forever.

100 free short English stories for ESL learnershttps://www.rong-chang.com/qa2/

For each story there is a choice of two recordings to listen to. Good stories, but the activities are difficult to manage for a class. Best done individually (Year 7-8)

150 Amazing Writing prompts Pictureshttps://www.slideshare.net/kevcummins/150-amazing-writing-prompts-pictures

150 amazing images to use with students to help them with inspiring their imagination.

Slide the divider in the middle to see how the movie scenes looked in reality and in the movie.

26 Must-Watch TED Talks to Spark Student Discussions – WeAreTeachershttps://www.weareteachers.com/ted-talks-students/?utm_content=1553022060&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1wSJWK8_2KG1MqF6XqUbKy2EUseFeZLzPtG9stkdbIP6FbM9qrY2ub86o

Who knows? The next TED speaker may be in your classroom.

3 tips to boost your confidence (4:16)https://youtu.be/l_NYrWqUR40

TED-Ed talk to help students overcome stage fright

Divided into theme categories, they suit also as speaking prompts.

This is by far one of the most valuable lessons for a happier life. After reading the story by Steven Covey I decided to produce this video to share the message

Academic Vocabularyhttps://www.spellingcity.com/which-word-best-completes-the-sentence.html?listId=18032372

Game to practise your academic vocabulary

Alice in Wonderland Archives – Storynoryhttps://www.storynory.com/category/classic-authors/alice-in-wonderland/

The reading of Alice brings out the subtlety and irony of a clever little girl lost in a topsy-turvy world. Read and Listen

Easier version

Best books of all time – Read Novels Onlinehttps://allnovel.net/

A list of the best books of all time, fiction and nonfiction best sellers. These top-selling books span multiple centuries, covering many genres and original languages.

Amazing Tongue Twister Raphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvLmcRZte78

A quick rap with words in the alphabetical order. Listen for fun!

Activate Games for Learning American English: Board Games | American Englishhttps://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/activate-board-games#child-1494

Games for Learning American English

Argumentative Writing Prompts for High School Englishhttps://www.weareteachers.com/argumentative-writing-prompts/

Get teens thinking and typing…fast! More Argumentative Prompts 

A printable board game to play with dice

Awesome Storieshttps://www.awesomestories.com/

Some students prefer factual stories to imagined ones (yr 9)

Easy game to play, vocabulary level varies

Best Short Stories for Middle Schoolers, As Chosen by Teachershttps://www.weareteachers.com/best-short-stories-for-middle-schoolers/

When attention spans are short, these do the trick!

Listen and learn authentic English conversation online with our free podcasts and transcripts. Archive of all previous Better at English podcast episodes.

Book-Movie Adaptationshttps://www.weareteachers.com/book-movie-adaptations/

Favorite Book-Movie Adaptations for Every Grade Level from WeAreTeachers

Book Creator https://bookcreator.com/

Book Creator is a simple tool to create ebooks on iPad, Chromebooks and on the web. Create a book and publish it. You can also share your book as a PDF and print it.How to Use Autodraw by R. Byrne (1:36) Privacy

Breaking News Englishhttp://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/

Texts in 7 levels with various activities

Chat Stations is a discussion framework so simple you can use it tomorrow to liven up your instructional routine.

Classic Books – Read.govhttp://read.gov/books/

Turn the pages to explore bygone eras, time-honored tales and historical narratives. Adventure awaits in these classic books online.

Cloze test creatorhttp://l.georges.online.fr/tools/cloze.html

lets you paste in a passage of text, choose how you want words removed, and then generates your cloze test, with an optional word bank

Everyone has Skeletons in their Closet but what happens if one day the Elephant in the Room decides to make the Skeleton in the Closet bring the truth to light?…

Cookery vocabularyhttps://quizlet.com/_2kouc6

Learn 100 cookery words Common Sense Privacy Evaluation

Interactive Crossword Puzzles on various topics 1:1

The core of each podcast is an acted out dialogue between two characters. The rest of the episode then concentrates on keywords and their uses and meanings. The English is spoken at about half normal speed and is, therefore, quite easy to follow. Each podcast is accompanied by a learning guide.

Educandy – Making learning sweeter!https://educandy.com/

Making learning sweeter! Make your own vocabulary learning games Tutorial by Richard Byrne (7:39)Privacy

Elementary podcastshttp://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/elementary-podcasts

Three series of podcasts with activities; 1-2 are 24 min each, series 3 is 10 min each

Learn English Naturally! Listen to over 2,500 free lessons featuring speakers from around the world. All lessons come with audio or video, a quiz and script. ESL teachers and students can choose English lessons from beginner to advanced!

The fastest, easiest, and most fun way to learn English and English culture. Start speaking English in minutes with audio and video lessons, audio dictionary, and learning community! Privacy Policy

Beginner and Intermediate listening activities with script

Copy-edited esl video quizzes (intermediate)

Jury – A Time to Kill http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/A.Time.to.Kill/preview.html

The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken young men. The mostly white town of Clanton in Mississippi reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father takes justice into his own hands.

Diary of a Wimpy Kidhttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Wimpy.Kid/preview.html

It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself in middle school, where smaller kids share the hallways with bigger kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Teaching Guide

Outsidershttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Outsiders/preview.html

No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he’s got things figured out.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Timehttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/curious.incident.of.the.dog/chapter_index.html

There are 51 chapters named with prime numbers (2,3,5,7,9 and so on) rather than the usual cardinal numbers (1,2,3,4,5 and so on) Reading Guide

The Hobbithttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/The.Hobbit/preview.html

Bilbo Baggins is an upstanding member of a “little people, about half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves.”

The Perks of Being a Wallflower http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Perks/preview.html

What is most notable about this funny, touching, memorable novel is the resounding accuracy with which the author captures the voice of a boy on the brink of adulthood.

Fake Text Message | Make Fake Text Conversationhttps://ifaketextmessage.com/

Fake Text Message is a tool to create a Fake Text Conversation and a Fake iMessage. Privacy

Inspiring video on persevering no matter how many times you fail

Film Englishhttp://film-english.com/

Lesson plans revolving around the use of video and film to teach English. Registering encouraged.

Fluency MC relax, repeat, rememberhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo16riRNUATQWQxJODH6qwg

Loads of rap songs to learn English with Fluency MC

Test Your Knowledge of English, a game for ESL learners

Play online, learn online and feed the hungry | Freerice.comhttp://freerice.com

Play online, learn online and feed the hungry. For every correct answer you choose, 10 grains of rice are raised to help end world hunger through the World Food Programme.

It’s 1994 in Long Beach, California. Idealistic Erin Gruwell is just starting her first teaching job, that as freshman and sophomore English teacher

Learn English | Online ESL Gameshttps://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/

Games to learn English, interactive, whiteboard and downloadable

Wordless film about bullying vs helping each other

“If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don’t even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives and maybe even your mind.”

Grammar Bytes! Grammar Instruction with Attitudehttps://chompchomp.com/menu.htmhtm#Irregular_VerbsTest your grammar knowledge here. Fun interactive exercises await! Keep track of your answers with an accompanying handout.Irregular Verbs

Apostrophes

A variety of free English grammar and vocabulary practice exercises in three levels.

Grit: the power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth – YouTube (6:12)https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8

Angela Lee Duckworth explains her theory of grit ”as a predictor of success” in this TED-talk.

There are two types of mindsets we can cultivate. One that embraces problems as opportunities to learn, and one that avoids them – Growth mindset explained with drawings

Hemingway Editorhttp://www.hemingwayapp.com/

Paste in something you’re working on and edit away. Or, click the Write button and compose something new.

For ESL English Language Learnershttp://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Hoyo/preview.html

“Stanley Yelnats and his family have never had anything but bad luck, so it’s not really a surprise to him when he is falsely accused and convicted of theft. Reading Guides

Choose a picture and write what you see, what’s happening or a whole story, depending on the age level

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want.

Tom Bilyeu talks about the day he suddenly realized that everything he had worked for was all for nothing.

Raw, real and truly life-changing, Michael Crossland shares his harrowing account of surviving cancer as a baby.

How to Succeed (0:55)https://youtu.be/hS5CfP8n_js

Motivational short video – How to succeed – cartoon

Inspirational Short Storieshttps://www.inspirationalstories.eu/

Inspirational stories that encourage us to seek for our dreams and never give up, teach us to notice the magical beauty of life,

Choose your story starter from a random selector machine. Great for year 6-8.

Irregular Verb Practicehttp://esl.fis.edu/grammar/verbs/5.htm

Interactive page; fill in the correct verb forms, 1:1

J.K.Rowling at Harvard Commencement. Read the transcript of her speech: bit.ly/1zeUPfA

Learn English Through Story | King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table Audiobook

Listen A Minute: Easier English Listening and Lesson Planshttps://listenaminute.com/

Very short listenings. Free printable handouts, downloads plus MP3 listening

Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Labhttp://www.esl-lab.com/index.htm

Short listening activities with 5 questions on 3 levels; easy (7), medium (8), difficult (9).

test english listeninghttps://test-english.com/listening/

Improve your listening skills by practicing with audio and video tests. There are tests for each level: A1, A2, B1, B1+, B2. You will be able to see the transcription of the audio after you submit your answers.

Test your Level of English Listeninghttps://www.examenglish.com/leveltest/listening_level_test.htm

Online test assessing your listening skill between A2-C2

Loom | Free Screen & Video Recording Softwarehttps://www.useloom.com

Get your message across with instantly shareable videos for work. Capture your screen, record your front-facing camera, and narrate it all at once, then instantly share with a simple link. Privacy

Lyricsgaps.com https://www.lyricsgaps.com/

Learn Languages Online – Exercises Listening – Fill in the gaps

Learn Languages with Music Videos, Lyrics and Karaoke!https://lyricstraining.com/

Enjoy learning languages for free playing with the music videos and filling in the lyrics of your favorite songs.

Malory Towers: First Term (Complete Audiobook) – YouTube (5:13:36)https://youtu.be/HU0kHtCxNP0
Book 1 of The original classic Malory Towers series. Darrell Rivers’ first glance at Malory Towers, the boarding school in Cornwall standing on the cliff

This is Animated book review of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck.

Mr Bean – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkAGrHCLFmlK3H2kd6isipgMr Bean Live Action Full Episodes 😍- Bean’s Classic Moments 👏🏽- Mr Bean Animated Full Episodes 🥰 | Mr Bean

Mr Stink (2012) – dailymotion (59:33)https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6deqhc

Based on the novel by David Walliams, this one-off family-friendly comedy-drama stars Hugh Bonneville, Sheridan Smith, and Johnny Vegas.

MyStorybook.com | Make Kids’ Books Online For Free!https://www.mystorybook.com

Write and share your very own storybooks with this free online app! Privacy

News in Levelshttps://www.newsinlevels.com/

Interesting news stories in 3 levels Worksheet pdf

The Newspaper Clipping Generatorhttps://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp

Create your own fun newspaper Privacy

Obama’s Virtual Commencement Speech To Class Of 2020 (7:37) https://youtu.be/ta5anRPf8rQ

Obama’s Virtual Commencement Speech To Class Of 2020: ‘This Is Your Generation’s World To Shape’

Outtake from the book “Anything You Want” – by Derek Sivers See

Overcoming Obstacles (4:22)https://ed.ted.com/lessons/there-s-no-dishonor-in-having-a-disability-steven-claunch#watch

Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other explains why obstacles can provide an opportunity to both inspire others and develop character

We all need a little encouragement every now and then. Kid President, knowing this, has put together a video you can play each morning as you wake up

Phonetics Activitieshttps://webenglish.se/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/phonetics-activities.pdf

11-page handout to learn to read the Phonetic Alphabet, IPA
Key

Phonetics Activities, Keyhttps://webenglish.se/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/phonetics-activities-key.pdf

Key to Phonetics Activities Worksheet

President Obama’s Message for America’s Student (16:52) https://youtu.be/YY8i3OSlEAk

President Obama’s Message for America’s Student – English subtitles

Random Questions – Conversation Topic Generatorhttps://www.conversationstarters.com/generator.php

An interesting site for student-centered group discussions

10 Free Reading Tests, yr 7-9 https://www.dailyteachingtools.com/free-reading-tests.html

Short reading comprehension tests with 5 questions each, meant to be done in 15 min.

Interesting Reading Comprehension texts with a quiz. Choose the right level from Beginner (yr 6+) to Advanced (yr 9+)

English Test Storehttps://englishteststore.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11403&Itemid=310%3f

Free English Reading comprehension tests and exercises online 1:1 and downloadable in three levels

New free books – online reading for free.

Accompany your students on a journey through our vast library of reading comprehension content. ReadTheory’s adaptive approach fosters improvement by automatically meeting learners at their own level Common Sense Privacy Evaluation

Revolting Rhymes – part 1 – YouTube (28:06)https://youtu.be/u52E05DAN_4

A mix of well-known fairy-tales in a new story, incl. Little Red Riding Hood, Snowhite and the Three Litte Pigs (yr 5-9) Part 2 incl. Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella

Revolting Rhymes – Part 1 – YouTube (28:05)https://youtu.be/0hOqbxvcQegAn elderly woman named Miss Hunt is sitting by herself in a booth at an empty restaurant when a wolf in a trenchcoat enters … Transcript 1Part 2 (27:38)  Transcript 2

Roald Dahl | Boy – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:26:06)https://youtu.be/GYIUqHpu-q0

Boy: Tales of Childhood, published in 1984, is a funny, insightful and at times grotesque glimpse into the early life of Roald Dahl. (yr 7-9)

Roald Dahl | Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:14:33)https://youtu.be/gkzcRdIEwy8

Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket’s back for another adventure. (yr 6-9)

Roald Dahl | Going Solo – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (5:10:13)https://youtu.be/4QlQvpjx0r4

Going Solo tells of how, when he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa and a series of daring and dangerous adventures began. (yr 8-B1)

Roald Dahl | James and the Giant Peach – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (2:29:55)https://youtu.be/gFoYBO5ZFwo

An enormous escaped rhinoceros from London Zoo has eaten James’ parents. And it gets much worse! (yr 5-7) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | Matilda – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (3:47:18)https://youtu.be/FSLCZSkU6qk

Matilda’s parents were horrible and called her the most terrible things. But the truth is, she is the genius and they are the stupid ones! (yr 6-9) Read and ListenReading Guide

Roald Dahl | The BFG – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (4:05:21)https://youtu.be/7iqALkjrDp8

Every night, when the whole world is sleeping, big, gruesome and disgusting giants go out into the darkness and guzzle up whoppsy-whiffling human beans. (yr 6-9) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | The Boy Who Talked with Animals – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (37:53)https://youtu.be/g1jb7J7QxUw

A turtle has landed on a resort beach in Jamaica and everyone wants to kill it for the meat and its shell. A small boy becomes hysterical and tries to save the turtle. (yr 7-9)

Roald Dahl | The Giraffe & The Pelly & Me – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (39:40)https://youtu.be/wL3NuLOsJHs

What does a window-cleaning company need? How about a pelican, a giraffe and a monkey? Join Billy as he makes friends with three amazing animals and gets up to some thrilling adventures. (yr 6-9) Read and Listen

The Landladyhttp://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/landlady

A short story by Roald Dahl to read and/or listen to, with activities

Roald Dahl | The Magic Finger – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (19:47)https://youtu.be/oBbWjwC5m_c

The Magic Finger is narrated by an apple growing up on a farm in the English countryside, next door to the Gregg family who have a passion for hunting. (yr 5-7) Read and Listen

Roald Dahl | The Twits – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (49:16)https://youtu.be/EgppUh8ukZ8

Mr and Mrs Twit play some horrible tricks on each other. I bet you have never met two people more revolting. (yr 5-7)

Roald Dahl | The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar – Full audiobook with text – YouTube (2:03:41)https://youtu.be/tuQwxpouX2k

The life story of The Man Who Could See Without His Eyes, inspires Henry Sugar with a wonderful idea. Such an amazing ability could allow Henry to cheat at cards! Henry undertakes years of training to achieve this remarkable feat and promptly uses his new power to win, and win. (yr 7-9)

A nice story with music to listen to online. Part 1 free. Suits year 7, but may be difficult for some

Episode 01: The Alibi – Serialhttps://serialpodcast.org/season-one/1/the-alibi

A potential alibi surfaces … and then disappears again, at the worst possible time for Adnan’s case. – A series of podcasts (appr. 50 min each) telling a story about the disappearance of a high-school student.

Short Stories With a Twist Ending | Owlcationhttps://owlcation.com/humanities/Short-Stories-With-a-Twist-Ending

A description of famous short stories with surprise endings and links for online reading.