Lyfta Times, English and Oracy
About this collection
A selection of Lyfta Times that encourage deeper discussion and present an opportunity to hone oracy and literacy strategies you are developing in school.
Lesson plans in this collection
Lyfta Time #64: Shahnaz in Iran
Meet Shahnaz who lives in Iran and loves writing.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #35: Simon in Tanzania
Meet Simon in Tanzania, a sustainable farmer.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #65: Eshmaeil in Iran
Meet teacher Eshmaeil, who makes an incredible journey every winter.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #26: Mohammed in Pakistan
Meet Mohammed, caretaker for a Jewish cemetery in Pakistan.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #21: Hossein in Awra Amba, Ethiopia
Meet Hossein in the elderly home, Awra Amba village.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #51: Kootyin in Hong Kong
Meet Kootyin in Hong Kong and learn about oral histories.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #13: Etagegn in Awra Amba
Meet Etagegn from Awra Amba, in Northern Ethiopia.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #67: Izandra in Brazil
Visit Brazil to meet Izandra, a classical violinist who inspires her students.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #24: Yu from China
Meet Yu, China's captain, and bereaved daughter.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #02: Michal in Helsinki
From ice hockey to ballet: meet Michal.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #28: Zumra in Awra Amba, Ethiopia
Meet Zumra, founder of Awra Amba village in Ethiopia.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #22: Najibullah in Afghanistan
Meet baker Najibullah in Kabul, Afghanistan.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #10: Andrea in Argentina
Meet Andrea from Argentina, who collects and recycles waste.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #32: Habiba in Finland
Meet Habiba, who lives with her children in Finland.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #58: Ahen in Indonesia
Meet Ahen in Indonesia, a spirit medium.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #09: Malte in Berlin
Meet urban beekeeper Malte in Berlin, Germany.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #16: Ilonka & Erzsébet in Hungary
Meet Ilonka & Erzsébet from Hungary and explore sisterhood.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #69: Aci in Indonesia
Meet Aci, a disability advocate in Indonesia.
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #66: Asalif in Ethiopia
Meet Asalif from Ethiopia
View lesson plan →Lyfta Time #68: Sylvain in the UK
Meet London transport worker Sylvain who tries to keep people happy.
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A Father's Legacy
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Andrea's Yard
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Beekeeper's Garden
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Big Ballet Studio
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Choose Your Character
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Daily Bread
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Elderly Home
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Ethiopian Treasures
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Everyone Has a Story
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Habiba's Home
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Keep London Smiling
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Kihamba Life
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Library
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Music Is My Social Tool
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Sacred Acres
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Summer Village
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
The Advocate
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
The Enduring Captain
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Togetherness
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Village Square
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Winter Village
An immersive Lyfta storyworld available with an account.
Awra Amba
A related Lyfta series available with an account.
Dinnertime 360
A related Lyfta series available with an account.
Kids’ Cup
A related Lyfta series available with an account.
Secrets of the Opera
A related Lyfta series available with an account.