Six Lessons About Famous People
In today's newsletter we are looking at six lessons that will not only help your students develop their language skills, but will teach them about history, culture, and some famous people.
by Alexandra Gruzina
This speaking club is focused on discussing celebrities and fame — it's got vocabulary exercises, discussion questions, and phrasal verbs all centered around celebrity culture and the entertainment industry.
by Amazy Content
Learn about a famous pop-singer Lizzo, discussing her appearance, personality, career, and challenges, and culminating in a discussion about last year's accusations against her.
by Evgenia Zakharova
In this lesson, you will watch two videos and read an article about the life of Frida Kahlo, full of misfortunes and hardships. At the end of the lesson you will need to answer one single question: Can she be seen as one of the most prominent feminists of the 20th century?
by Valeriya the Tutor
Students will learn about the life and contributions of Albert Einstein, dispelling myths and delving into his scientific achievements through reading, listening, and watching a video, with a focus on his groundbreaking papers from 1905.
by Yana Fominyh
This lesson is about famous people in the tech industry — Satoshi Nakamoto, Elon Musk, and Linus Torvalds, their contributions, qualities needed for success in tech, and the evolving nature of the tech industry.
by Valeriya the Tutor
Learn fascinating details about the life of the wealthiest man of all time, and delve into the intricacies of wealth accumulation, production, and the enduring legacy within prominent families.
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Do you feel hesitant about putting yourself out there professionally? Someone who knows they have value to offer but struggles with visibility?
Meet Edita Bandur, a Business English Teacher for entrepreneurs and the host of "Seen and Heard" podcast. As a non-native English speaker who built her own successful teaching business, Edita understands the journey from self-doubt to confident visibility.
In this Live session, we'll explore:
This session is for you if you:
Join us on Wed, Jan 29 at 19:30 CET and take the first step toward increasing your professional presence. You can also watch this Live on our YouTube channel.
I am a Business English Teacher and podcaster helping entrepreneurs create global opportunities. As a Croatian native speaker and entrepreneur myself, I understand the journey of mastering English for business firsthand. With a Master's in Education and CELTA certification, I've guided over 1,000 learners to improve their business communication, especially in areas like international networking, sales presentations, and negotiations.
How did you focus specifically on entrepreneurs and visibility coaching?
My own entrepreneurial journey naturally led me to focus on helping entrepreneurs, especially skilled professionals—often women—held back by imposter syndrome and perfectionism rather than language barriers. Coming from Croatia, I saw how business owners from smaller countries often struggle to access international opportunities despite their talent. This inspired me to combine Business English teaching with visibility coaching, empowering them to overcome linguistic and psychological barriers and shine globally.
What inspired you to start the "Seen and Heard" podcast?
The "Seen and Heard" podcast began during WorkShowUP workshops led by Vi?nja ?eljeznjak, evolving from audio lives with my co-host Darko Mare? into a video series on LinkedIn, YouTube, and soon Spotify. We focus on helping entrepreneurs, especially non-native English speakers, grow their market presence—me through English for global networking and Darko through photography and video. By sharing guest stories and overcoming our own introverted tendencies, we show that stepping into the spotlight is more achievable than it seems.
What are the main visibility challenges you see language teachers struggling with?
The biggest challenges for language teachers often stem from our helping nature, especially for women in education, who are conditioned to stay in the background and let students shine. While this works in the classroom, it creates tension when we need to promote our businesses, as many hesitate to share successes or services, fearing it might seem like bragging. Navigating social media requires courage and resilience, but the key is balancing our nurturing identity with confidently showcasing our expertise.
Why should language teachers prioritize building their visibility and confidence?
Being visible through content creation, speaking, or social media lets us reach far more students than a traditional classroom ever could. By confidently building our visibility, we attract ideal clients, create fulfilling work, and command better rates for sustainable businesses. Most importantly, we model the confidence and communication skills we encourage in our students, showing them how to use language boldly on the global stage.
Learn more this Wed, Jan 29 at 19:30 CET in our Live Stream with Edita Bandur.
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That's all for now!
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