Grade – Upper Elementary
Level - Intermediate Reading/Conversation Skills
Reading longer articles / magazines / short chapter books
Month 2 Issues
Episodes 1-2 – Tales of the West
Episodes 3-4 – Disaster
Level 3 is for upper elementary school students who are reading longer magazine articles or are starting to read chapter books. The subjects and vocabulary are more mature, suitable for this age range. The focus is on the harder words and phrases that we know many Taiwanese students may not be familiar with at this age. The pace is quicker, and these interesting stories and themes open up the conversation even more. We also welcome Jr. high students to join for some great conversation and fun practice.
Month 2 -Issue 1
Tales of the West
Episode 1
Articles
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Contents Page – Types of Articles
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Welcome to Tales of the West – Introduction Page
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It’s Junior Rodeo Time – Photo Essay
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Covered Wagons – Nonfiction
Vocabulary
35 Words
Tale故事, West 美國西部, Photo Essay專題攝影, Covered Wagons 有篷的馬車, Scary Story 恐怖故事, Lumberjack 伐木工人, Carve 雕刻, Hail 冰雹, Stretch The Truth 誇大事實, Whopper大謊言, Junior Rodeo 少年牛仔競技表演, Whoop 吶喊, Holler 叫喊, Contest 比賽, Buckaroo 牛仔(俚語), Ride A Steer 騎馬, Bucking Beast 暴衝難馴的猛獸, Barrel Race 繞桶比賽, Tumble 翻滾, Give Chase開始追逐, Breakaway Calf Roping 用套索套住逃脫的小牛, Lasso 用套索捕捉(牛,馬等), Mutton Riding 騎綿羊, Bareback Event 不用馬鞍的騎乘活動, Saddle 鞍, Bronco 野馬, Bronco Busting 馴馬, Tame 馴服 Covered Wagons 有篷大馬車, Pioneers 先鋒, Trail 小徑, Prairie 草原, Sea Of Grass 草海, Canvas Tops 帆布車蓋, Prairie Schooner 大草原縱帆船(指：草原篷車)
Episode 2
Articles
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Whoppers Stretch the Truth – Tall Tales
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The Diary of Clare Brown – Diary
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Campfire Chorus – Group Play
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Gather Round the Campfire – Poem
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Puzzle it Out – Compound Word Puzzles
Vocabulary
37Words
Tall Tales 荒唐的故事, Diary 日記, Play 戲劇/話劇, Exaggerate 誇大, Stretch The Truth 誇大事實, Rugged Worker 粗曠的工人, Outdo The Other 超越對方, Logging Camps 伐木營, Leave His Mark 留下標記, Great Lakes 五大湖, Keelboat Captain 龍骨船長, Shore 岸邊, Overflow 溢出, Cyclone 龍卷風, Squeeze 擠壓, Twister 龍卷風, Carve Out 雕刻出, Grand Canyon 大峽谷, Slave 奴隸, Freedom自由, Worn Out 疲憊不堪的, Slavery 奴隸制, Chorus 合唱, Settle 定居, Chinese Railroad Worker 鐵路工人, Stranger 陌生人, Cattle 牛, Panic 恐慌, Stampede 亂竄狂奔, Have It Rough 過得很艱辛, Pick & Shovel 鋤頭和鏟子, Blasting Powder 爆炸火藥, Antelope 羚羊, Discouraging Word 令人洩氣的話, Strum A Banjo 彈奏班鳩琴, Weave A Tale 編織故事, Glint 閃爍
Month 2 - Issue 2
Disaster
Episode 1
Articles
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Contents Page – Types of Articles
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Welcome to Disaster – Introduction Page
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Nature’s Fury – Photo Essay
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A Storm to Remember – Realistic Fiction
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Puzzle it Out – Synonyms
Vocabulary
27 Words
Disaster 災難, Strike 侵襲, Earthquakes地震, React應對, Nature’s Fury 大自然的反撲, Natural 自然的, Destructive Events 破壞性事件, Volcano 火山, Tornado 龍捲風, Tsunami 海嘯, Magma 岩漿, Lava 熔岩, Ash 灰燼, Whirling Funnel Cloud 旋轉龍捲雲, Plow Through 撞過, Splinter 碎片/裂成碎片, Fierce 凶猛的, Damage 損害, Huge Sections 巨大的部分, Pressure 壓力, Warning Systems 預警系統, Hurricane Warning 颶風警報, Shutters 百葉窗, Storm Cellar 防風窖, Silence 寧靜, Eye of The Storm 風暴之眼/颶風中心, The Storm Raged 風暴肆虐, Terrible 糟糕的
Episode 2
Articles
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Train Wreck – Radio Play
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On the Way to School – Comic Strip
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Rusty to the Rescue – News Feature
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Don’t Let Disasters Get You Down – Poem
Vocabulary
32 Words
Narrator 旁白, Program 節目, Tracks 軌道, Screeching 尖叫著, Warn Them 警示他們, Railroad 鐵路系統, Dash Into The Doorway 衝進門道, As Fast As Lightning 快如閃電, Flow 流動, Made A Hiss 發出嘶嘶聲, Search And Rescue Team 搜救專對, Respond To Disasters 應對災害, Buried Under Rubble 被埋在瓦礫下, Animal Shelter 動物收容所, Abandon 拋棄, His Future Was Uncertain 他的未來是渺茫的, Trained 訓練(過去式), High Spirits 熱情, Bravery 勇氣, Devoted To 奉獻給, Eager To Please 渴望討好, Survivor 生還者, Ruins 廢墟, Shift 輪班工作時間, Weary 疲倦的, Keep His Spirits High 振作精神, Victim 受難者, Alert 使警覺, Reward 獎賞, Get You Down 讓你沮喪, Oversleep 睡過頭, Terrible 糟糕的
Making English Fun!
Introducing Dr. Sparks GeoGuessr
Online Winter Camp
Join Dr. Sparks Team this winter break for an exciting online geography adventure.
Students meet 8 times during the winter holiday to become real GeoDetectives using the online game GeoGuessr.
Through fun, guided gameplay, students learn how to look at real world photos, find geo clues, identify where they are in the world, and locate it on a map. Each episode includes 3 short lessons that explore geography, culture, history, and social studies in English.
✔️ 8 online sessions
✔️ 48 world locations
✔️ Learn from home
✔️ No school pressure, just learning and fun
✔️ Explore landmarks, terrain, geography, and culture
Program Details
Duration:
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50 minutes per class
Students:
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4–8 per group
Schedule:
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1/26~2/12
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3 weeks-3 times a week for first 2 weeks, 2 times a week for the final week.
Method:
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GeoGuessr gameplay
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geography lessons
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English conversation practice
Price：
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$4000 for 8 session camp
-$500 per class
(regular $600 per class)
About the Program
Dr. Sparks GeoGuessr Online combines three powerful ways of learning:
1. GeoGuessr Gameplay
Students use clues in the game to explore landmarks, landscapes, and terrain around the world.
2. Geography & Culture Lessons
Teachers guide students in learning about history, traditions, and famous places.
3. English Conversation
Small-group classes focus on speaking, listening, and asking questions in English, connected to what they see in GeoGuessr.
Teachers
Semester 1 Schedule
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Sep 29~Oct 5 - Free Trial Landmarks
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Oct 6~12 - Terrain
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Oct 13~19 - Flora
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Oct 20~26 - Fauna
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Oct 27~Nov 2 - Signage
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Nov 3~9 - Transportation
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Nov 10~16 - Architecture
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Nov 17~23 - Civil Engineering
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Nov 24~30 - Bridges
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Dec 1~7 - Mountains
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Dec 8~14 - Sports Stadiums & Arenas
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Dec 15~21 - Lakes
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Dec 22~28 - Parks
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Dec 29~Jan 4 - Waterfalls
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Jan 5~11 - Statues
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Jan 12~18 - UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Levels
(GeoGuessr + Conversation Focus)
Level 1
Kindergarten (English Comfortable) & Elementary Beginners(Cambridge A1 Movers)Students
Explore simple GeoGuessr maps (parks, towns, streets), practicing words like tree, car, house. They learn to describe what they see in English and practice short daily conversations.
Level 2
Lower Elementary (Grades 1–3)(Cambridge A2 Flyers)Students
Play easy landmark maps and describe what they find: mountain, river, desert, temple. They practice speaking in full sentences and asking simple questions in English.
Level 3
Upper Elementary (Grades 4–6)(Cambridge A2 Key / KET)Students
Explore world landmarks & terrain challenges, describing past experiences, comparing countries, and joining short discussions about geography and culture.
Level 4
Junior High & Senior High(Cambridge B1 Preliminary→ B2 First)Students
Analyze advanced GeoGuessr maps with complex geography and cultural themes. They practice critical thinking, debate, and sharing opinions on global issues.
FAQ
Q:What makes this program different?
A:We use the GeoGuessr online geography game as the heart of every lesson. Kids don’t just sit in an English class—they play, explore, and then discuss in English. It’s fun, interactive, and helps English feel natural.
Q:Who teaches the class?
A:Classes are led by experienced foreign teachers. A local Mission Control is present in each class for Technical Support and Communication.
Q:What if we want fewer students in our class?
A:Private classes are available at a flat rate. Families or groups can decide how many students they want, up to a maximum of 8.
Q:What if I’m sick or need to miss a class?
A:You can give your spot to someone else, and inform us beforehand, or a class recording plus a playlist of the maps on GeoGuessr will be sent to you.
