Category Archives: For schools & classrooms

The value of bikes & bike lanes over cars & roads  

Objective statistics   over subjective opinions Showing the value of active travel using data. Statistics refer to the UK unless mentioned otherwise. Money & the economy Public sector spending on roads in the United Kingdom has been over 12 billion British pounds each year since 2021.sources: Statista and Office for National Statistics In 2019 it wasContinue reading “The value of bikes & bike lanes over cars & roads  “

Green Transport Texts for Learning English

Download these high quality English texts for free Let’s make learning & teaching languages meaningful. We can use the target language as a platform to enhance knowledge, raise awareness & broaden horizons. Here are some English language texts relating to green transport & amended for English classes.(EFL/ESL/TEFL/TESL/TESOL/ESOL). They were specially selected for their high quality, theContinue reading “Green Transport Texts for Learning English”

2015 ‘Let’s Clear the Air’ Poster Contest for Schools （OLD POST）

In 2015 we hosted the ‘Let’s Clear the Air’ poster contest. The two themes were: ‘Stop Engine Idling’ and/or ‘Use green/public transport.’ Pictures related to one or both of these themes.The competition had three age groups:1:Elementary school2:Junior High School3:Senior High schoolThe artists of the top three posters in each age category have been awarded certificates, andContinue reading “2015 ‘Let’s Clear the Air’ Poster Contest for Schools （OLD POST）”

Art in Children’s Language Classes

Just remember: kids like games, stories, and cartoons.  If we help children to see learning as fun – as the greatest game – then we’ve already done them a great service. The great thing about using art in language classes is that students can use and hear a variety of language in the process and itContinue reading “Art in Children’s Language Classes”

Air Quality Campaign Posters for Schools

The following copyright free images can be used in the classroom, either for colouring in and adding text or as a reference. Especially suitable for language, science, and art classes.  Some text ideas are provided to help ‘kickstart’ the children’s inspiration.  Hopefully they won’t be idle! See this post in Mandarin Chinese 看中文版 In 2015Continue reading “Air Quality Campaign Posters for Schools”

Worksheets for Schools (English only)

Link to Quizlet flashcardsDownload as a PDFMaking Green Streets (whole file: image + text + extra)Making Green Streets (image + text)  Making Green Streets gap fill verb+ing + has & have (higher intermediate)Making Green Streets gap fill verb+ing + has & have (lower intermediate)Making Green Streets gap fill verb+ing (beginner)Extra StuffFor users of the NotabilityContinue reading “Worksheets for Schools (English only)”