Resources for ESL Teaching on Special Holidays
Christmas Traditions
Reading comprehension based on an explanation of Christmas traditions and history for intermediate level ESL EFL classes
Reading Comprehension: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
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Classic Christmas Carols
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Lullay, Thou little tiny Child
Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
O Christmas Tree
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - O Christmas Tree
Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
Deck the Hall
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Deck the Hall
Away in a Manger
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Away in a Manger
Auld Lang Syne
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Auld Lang Syne
Silent Night
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Silent Night
The First Noel
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - The First Noel
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Three Kings
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - We Three Kings
Joy to the World!
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Joy to the World
Jingle Bells
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Jingle Bells
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Hark The Herald Angels Sing
What Child is This?
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - What Child is This?
Oh, Come All Ye Faithful
Classic Christmas Carols and Songs for the ESL Classroom including definitions of difficult vocabulary - Oh, Come All Ye Faithful
Christmas Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension based on the traditional "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore
Christmas Traditions Reading Comprehension
Intermediate level reading comprehension and follow up quiz focusing on some the basic traditions surrounding modern-day Christmas. Great for use in class to start a discussion on the meaning of Christmas in the students' country.
English Learning Tips and Ideas for the Coming New Year
Making New Year Resolutions is a common tradition at the end of the year. Here are a number of great tips to help you improve your English learning or teaching in the coming New Year. Choose a few tips for your own English New Year's Resolution.
Halloween Special
Improve you or your class' understanding of Halloween with this special Halloween feature including: Vocabulary Quizzes, Halloween Traditions, and "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe with special vocabulary section.
Thanksgiving Special
This holiday feature includes a reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explanations about the history of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving followed by a multiple choice comprehension quiz.