Author name: David Buckley

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Talking About Social Media in English: 14 Words You Must Know!

Introduction In this guide, I want to show you 14 Words You Must Know when Talking About Social Media in English. I think we can all agree that social media is here to stay and has become an essential part of our lives. There can’t be many people that do not use one form of […]

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The Mannequin In The Shop Window — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction What is a shop window mannequin? What do you think of these things? Could a mannequin come to life? If so, how? The Mannequin In The Window Edith worked in a department store in the city centre. It had a good name, and it was Edith’s first job since graduating from college. She was

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Under The Sand — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction What is a metal detector? Is metal detecting popular in your country? What kind of people like metal detecting? What kinds of things can metal detectors find? Under The Sand No one understood what he did. No one really got it. But Simon knew. He knew the value of it. He reached the end

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A Working Class Hero — a Talking Points lesson plan for Reading and Speaking

Introduction What does working class mean? Are you working class? Is there a class system in your country? Can you describe it? Working Class Hero Read Paul’s account below: I’m working class. No doubt about it, that is what I am. I grew up in a council flat in London. Left school at fifteen and

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Last Orders — a short story for English reading and listening

Introduction Is there such a thing as the angel of death? How does he collect souls? If it is someone’s time to die, what choice do they have? Last Orders Rich rang the bell with a sharp tug. “That’ll be it, gentlemen,” he called out to the last stragglers in the bar. “Last orders.” It

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The House — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction Can a house be haunted by a ghost? Do you know of any haunted houses? Would you live in a haunted house? The House We all laughed when the landlady told us the story of the ghost. “I expect you’ve all heard about this house,” she said. “And the ghost that occupies it.” And

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