4 Inspirational Speeches

1. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Get to know the story of the very first U.S. Supreme Court female justice, the obstacles she overcame, and what you and she have in common.

2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: My Life on the Supreme Court

Learn about the professional and personal life of the notorious RBG and how you can make a difference.

3. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Listen to this heartwarming story told by the current Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor and the advice she gives us.

4. Oprah Winfrey's Speech at Stanford University

Live in love and not fear, become more of yourself, stay present, and achieve your fullest potential. Oprah's message is so uplifting and so genuine.

Learn about the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Civics

https://www.icivics.org

Explore iCivics.org, a free resource featuring 19 great games that will teach you about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the U.S. election process, the U.S. immigration laws, and many other critical areas in a fun and interactive way. The games would be appropriate for ESL students of various proficiency levels and age groups.

Here are my personal favorites:

1. Win the White House

Run your own presidential campaign, raise funds, learn what issues each particular state most cares about, and win  as many as  270 electoral votes or more! You'll realize how challenging it is, even if it's just a game. (Upper Intermediate - Advanced language proficiency levels)

2. Do I Have a Right?

Open your own law firm, hire attorneys, and educate your  clients  about their rights. You'll have to think really fast whether the U.S. Bill of Rights protects this right,  which amendment spells out the right your client claims is being infringed upon, and quickly send your client  to the attorney taking such cases. (Upper Intermediate - Advanced language proficiency levels)

3. Immigration Nation

Become  an immigration officer and determine which boat passenger can be admitted into the  U.S. and which must be denied entry.  Practice your knowledge of the U.S family based and employment based immigration as well as U.S. refugee laws. (Low Intermediate to Advanced language proficiency levels)

iCivics was founded by the legendary first female Supreme Court justice, Sandra Day O'Connor. It's a true gem for both learners and educators. Please check it out!