In my local public library, I picked up a copy of Elizabeth Claire's Easy English News for the month of November. I think it's going to be a great resource for both of my ESL students, which is great, considering their English levels are disparate.
The articles are adult, and by that I mean, they are in simple language but on topics that matter to adults, such as holidays during the month of November, the recent government shut down, the anniversary of the JFK assassination, unusual pronunciation of "t" between 2 vowels (which may confuse a new English listener), consumer scams, how insurance premiums and coverage generally work, idioms and some humor. There are also articles on shopping for food (whether bought by the pound, or some other unit) and kitchen measure.
This small newspaper is going to be a staple in my tutoring. It will stimulate discussion as well as inform my students. I'm thankful for such a handy and useful aid. If it, or something like it, is available in your local public library, check it out. You may find it as useful as I do.
