BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER #3
9th March, 2025
Hello Ultra Teachers!
WHY IS THE SKY BLUE?
This month's March Reading/Listening Comprehension practice quiz answers the question, “Why is the Sky Blue?” This is the 51st in an ongoing series of Advanced Level quizzes that are now appearing monthly and can be found at https://www.allthings-esl.com/advanced-level-comprehension-quizzes-with-audio.html
Later this month, there will be an easier version of “Why is the Sky Blue?” available in the form of a printable, multi-page, 60-minute lesson – for Elementary to Intermediate Level learners. This will be uploaded right here, on this site, and also here: https://www.allthingstopics.com/planet-earth.html
SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
On the 20th of this month, I'll be uploading the 54th "Spot the Differences" activity. I still haven't firmly decided on a topic for this one yet, but I'm leaning towards creating another job-related info-gap activity. I've always found that my learners love this kind of activity - but that finding them anywhere was at times very difficult for teachers.
My ultimate goal is to have a bank of about 100 activities for members to choose from. Please don't be shy to contact me to send me your suggestions for new topics!
https://www.allthings-esl.com/elementary-to-intermediate-spot-the-differences.html
AD-FREE, DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS
Meanwhile, I'm continuing to move forward with converting all 300+ YouTube videos on this site to an ad-free, downloadable format.
You may have noticed that some of the videos no longer have thumbnails. I won't delve too deeply into the technical details, but basically this is because I am downloading the videos directly from my YouTube channel and then re-uploading them here using a different kind of software. During his process, some of the thumbnails are "lost". The good news is that they are still recoverable - but it means repeating the process by using my saved videos on my video editor. However, this will take additional time, so I won't begin this process until all the videos are converted.
As well, eventually, I plan to clip the last few seconds from all the videos - no need to "like and subscribe" if the videos are not viewed on the YouTube platform.
PASSWORDS ARE LOCATED ON MY PATREON PAGE
Finally, just a reminder that if my 'end-of-each-month password updates' somehow find their way into your email spam folder (or if you simply forget them), and you are in urgent need a certain worksheet or activity later that same morning, you are, of course, always more than welcome to contact me.
However, the quickest way to locate errant Level 2 passwords is to navigate to my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/c/FreeESLHandouts and scroll down just a little to the "Recent Posts" section. That's where you can find the most recent passwords, always unlocked and always immediately available for Level 2 members (the same also applies to Level 1 members searching for their Level 1 passwords, if case they've forgotten them, etc.).
Here's a sample snip of what the post looks like ...
This month's March Reading/Listening Comprehension practice quiz answers the question, “Why is the Sky Blue?” This is the 51st in an ongoing series of Advanced Level quizzes that are now appearing monthly and can be found at https://www.allthings-esl.com/advanced-level-comprehension-quizzes-with-audio.html
Later this month, there will be an easier version of “Why is the Sky Blue?” available in the form of a printable, multi-page, 60-minute lesson – for Elementary to Intermediate Level learners. This will be uploaded right here, on this site, and also here: https://www.allthingstopics.com/planet-earth.html
SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
On the 20th of this month, I'll be uploading the 54th "Spot the Differences" activity. I still haven't firmly decided on a topic for this one yet, but I'm leaning towards creating another job-related info-gap activity. I've always found that my learners love this kind of activity - but that finding them anywhere was at times very difficult for teachers.
My ultimate goal is to have a bank of about 100 activities for members to choose from. Please don't be shy to contact me to send me your suggestions for new topics!
https://www.allthings-esl.com/elementary-to-intermediate-spot-the-differences.html
AD-FREE, DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS
Meanwhile, I'm continuing to move forward with converting all 300+ YouTube videos on this site to an ad-free, downloadable format.
You may have noticed that some of the videos no longer have thumbnails. I won't delve too deeply into the technical details, but basically this is because I am downloading the videos directly from my YouTube channel and then re-uploading them here using a different kind of software. During his process, some of the thumbnails are "lost". The good news is that they are still recoverable - but it means repeating the process by using my saved videos on my video editor. However, this will take additional time, so I won't begin this process until all the videos are converted.
As well, eventually, I plan to clip the last few seconds from all the videos - no need to "like and subscribe" if the videos are not viewed on the YouTube platform.
PASSWORDS ARE LOCATED ON MY PATREON PAGE
Finally, just a reminder that if my 'end-of-each-month password updates' somehow find their way into your email spam folder (or if you simply forget them), and you are in urgent need a certain worksheet or activity later that same morning, you are, of course, always more than welcome to contact me.
However, the quickest way to locate errant Level 2 passwords is to navigate to my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/c/FreeESLHandouts and scroll down just a little to the "Recent Posts" section. That's where you can find the most recent passwords, always unlocked and always immediately available for Level 2 members (the same also applies to Level 1 members searching for their Level 1 passwords, if case they've forgotten them, etc.).
Here's a sample snip of what the post looks like ...
Wishing you all the very best!
Robert
