Dear users, After spending more than a year collecting written works for you, we now want to dive into the realm of films with you. Movies and series both have a powerful potential to stimulate your English-learning process. That is why from now on, we will be collecting the most beneficial films we can think […]
Dear users, Whether through J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, W. Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Nights Dream or the elves in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Ring Series, fairies create magical moments in literature. On the occasion of the International Fairy Day share your favorite magical moment in literature and send us your suggestions. Sarah
Dear users, Currently and until June 11, 8 pm Berlin time, you can watch a recording of The Old Vic’s performance of A Monster Calls – a story by Patrick Ness about suffering, isolation, self-awareness, family and growing up. The experience of one of London’s finest theatres is just one click away, enjoy! Rico
Dear users, Sometimes literature can help us come to grips with painful truths and hard times. Sometimes a story can make us see the perspective of another person and help us do the tiniest of steps in someone else’s shoes. One of the books that made me stop and think of my priveleged life is […]
Dear users, Although current events have put climate change on the back burner, International Environment Day can still help reminding us about the importance of appreciating and saving our planet. On this occasion share your favorite eco-critical sources, send us your suggestions and take a look at our entry Saving Tally for a heart-warming story […]
Dear users, Our instagram account is now online and will keep you updated about recently added texts and media, new features and blog posts. Follow us and stay tuned, The editors
Dear users, If you are looking for hints of literature in ‘real life’ outside the boundaries of book covers, you may have come across ‘Towel Day‘ – a wondrous realm and tradition of book lovers: Every May 25, readers all around the globe carry a towl with them in praise of Douglas Adam’s The Hitchhiker’s […]
Dear users, We proudly announce, that Lit4School hosts over 100 texts for the EFL classroom. Thank you for your patience, suggestions, and participation that made our network grow. We will continue to add new texts, media, and features soon. Stay tuned, updated and safe. The editors
Lit4School is a free database for literature and media in the EFL classroom. This open education resource is currently being set up at the Zentrum für Lehrerbildung und Schulforschung at Leipzig University. Over the next couple of weeks and months we will be adding new features, texts and media to offer you the best user experience […]