J Sarah Metzker Erdemir

Lesson Plan on Being Polite in Italian

If you only know a few words of Italian, having the ability to be polite will make those few words go a lot farther because people will appreciate your effort to be courteous and respectful in their language. This lesson focuses on some of these common...

Extracurricular Activities : Make it Worth Your While

How can you work with a teacher or mentor to plan your extracurricular project and get the most out of it? This article discusses choosing projects, setting goals, and assessing final products.

Lesson Plan: Italian For Beginners: Food at the Market

This is a lesson designed for beginning learners of Italian of any age. Using words for food, learners will practice articles and the 'there is/there are' construction in a short role-play. A media file containing food and drink vocabulary...

Lesson Plan For Beginning Italian Conversation: Conduct a Job Interview

This is an Italian conversation lesson designed for beginning learners of any age. In this lesson, students will be introduced to Italian job words, and conduct short interviews in pairs.

ESL Lesson: Can and Can’t

Try this short lesson to practice “can/can’t” structures with beginning ESL/EFL students, or as a warm-up for students who are already familiar with using “can/can’t.”

Preparing For the TOEFL: Tips For TOEFL Takers

Are you ready for the TOEFL? Getting the score you want requires planning and preparation. What should you do to prepare for this challenging high-stakes examination? Here are some tips to help you get ready.