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ELLII: this week's new and fun activities!

  • Writer: James Batchelor
    James Batchelor
  • May 16
  • 3 min read

Are you looking for a fun way to improve your English? ELLII (formerly ESL Library) is a great website for ESL learners! It has lessons for all levels and topics, from grammar to interesting stories. ELLII helps you practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking with activities that match your English level.


Whether you're taking an English course with CPF, learning through E-learning, or attending private lessons in English, these activities help you practice reading, vocabulary, and discussion skills while exploring real-world topics.


It's a great way to get more confident in English! This week’s featured lessons cover powerful stories, seasonal celebrations, fascinating science, and social topics—something for every level!


📚 A1 & A2 – Beginner & Elementary Activities

  • Anne Frank: Learn about the inspiring life of Anne Frank and why her diary is still read around the world.

  • Father’s Day: Learn simple vocabulary to talk about family and this special holiday.

  • Eid al-Adha: Explore this important Muslim holiday in simple English.

  • Pride Month: Practice beginner vocabulary while learning about LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

  • Animals: A fun lesson for animal lovers—talk about your favorite animals and their features!

  • Marilyn Monroe: Read about one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars using accessible English.

  • The Dionne Quintuplets: Learn about the world’s most famous quintuplets born in Canada.

  • George Floyd Protests: This simple but powerful lesson introduces the global protests of 2020.

  • Back to the Office: Practice vocabulary about work routines and office life.

  • Podcasts around the Clock: Talk about podcasts and daily habits using simple language.

  • Shedding Light on the Aurora Borealis: Learn to describe this amazing natural phenomenon.

  • Paperbacks for Prisoners: A lesson about books and how they can help people in prison.

  • Flag Day (US): Talk about symbols, flags, and what they represent.


📚 B1 – Intermediate Activities

  • Pandemic Practices That Live On: Explore which habits from COVID times have stayed with us.

  • Can Coffee Help You Live Longer?: Talk about health and habits with this fun science-based article.

  • The Remarkable Reliability of US Elections: Learn how elections work and how they’re protected.

  • Holding Parents Responsible for School Shootings: A serious topic about law and responsibility.

  • How to Help Kids Fight Phone Addiction: Vocabulary and tips on screen time and healthy habits.

  • All Types of Love: Celebrate love in all its forms—romantic, familial, and friendship.

  • Trudeau Resigns: Talk about leadership, politics, and headlines in Canada.

  • Why Scientists Love Rhesus Macaque Monkeys: Explore animal research and biology.

  • Black Student Punished for Hairstyle: A powerful lesson about discrimination and identity.

  • I Love My Librarian!: Talk about books, libraries, and why reading matters.

  • Walking 101: Health and lifestyle vocabulary for daily movement.

🎓 B2 & C1 – Upper-Intermediate & Advanced Activities

  • Ramadan: Explore this major religious event and how it's celebrated worldwide.

  • Elon Musk Is Buying Twitter: A real-world topic to discuss business and media.

  • Why Cow’s Milk?: Question what we eat and explore food trends.

  • Amazon Destroys Unsold Items: Talk about waste, e-commerce, and consumerism.

  • Remembrance Day / Veterans Day: Vocabulary for honoring those who served in the military.

  • World Cup: A global topic to talk about sports, countries, and events.

  • Canada Day: Learn more about this national holiday and Canadian identity.

  • Earth Day: Discuss the environment, climate action, and sustainability.

  • Election Day (US): Talk about voting, civic rights, and democracy.

  • Mother’s Day: A heartwarming topic with vocabulary about family and emotions.

  • All Types of Love: Celebrate love in all its forms—romantic, familial, and friendship.


How to Join My ELLII Classes for Free

  1. Go to www.ellii.com

  2. Click Sign Up (top-right)

  3. Select I’m a Student > I’m New

  4. Create an account (Google, email, etc.)

  5. Enter your class code:

    • A1 & A2: PE98UJ

    • B1: JG4EX4

    • B2 & C1: D4Q8TW

  6. Click on your class to access the activities!


Let me know which lessons you liked most! 👋


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