PARSNIPS in ELT: Stepping out of the comfort zone (Vol. 1)

By Phil Wade, Katherine Bilsborough, Cecilia Lemos and 4 more

Step out of your ELT comfort zone by trying some PARSNIP lessons.

This ebook has 7 lesson plans for ELT teachers that cover Politics, Alcohol, Religion, Sex, Narcotics, Isms and Pork in an engaging and enjoyable style.

Written by Mike JC Smith, Cecilia Lemos, David Petrie, Adam Simpson, Katherine Bilsborough, Noreen Lam, Phil Wade and cover designed by www.bilsboroughdesigns.com .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Phil Wade
• Release date: Aug 7, 2015
• ISBN: 9781311836045

Phil Wade

I have been teaching English for over 15 years and writing ebooks for 2.

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Parsnips in ELT: Stepping out of the comfort zone (Vol. 1)

Written by Mike JC Smith, Cecilia Lemos, David Petrie, Adam Simpson, Katherine Bilsborough, Noreen Lam, Phil Wade and cover designed by Kati Alice Bilsborough.

Copyright ELTParsnipers 2015

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Foreword

Parsnips, it would seem, are full of surprises.

Did you know, for instance, that their unique flavour comes when the starches change to sugar? Indeed, for centuries before sugar was widely available in Europe, parsnips were actually used to sweeten jams and cakes.

Lots of mythology and false beliefs surround this fascinating vegetable. People used to believe that eating parsnips would relieve a whole variety of ailments, from toothache right through to tired feet. Despite this, they are a good source of nutrition when consumed in moderation, providing those who eat them with a healthy dose of vitamin C, folate and manganese.

Be wary, however; appearances can be deceptive! While not directly related to the cow parsnip, which is a member