Author name: David Buckley

The Flying Machine blog header pic-min

The Flying Machine — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction What is a flying machine? Would you like to build your own flying machine? If you could, where would you fly to? The Flying Machine Jamie flinched as the screwdriver slipped and dug into his hand. He cursed quietly to himself. “I told you.” He resisted the temptation to turn and look over his […]

The Flying Machine — a short story for English reading and speaking Read More »

Where Have You Been blog cover pic-min

Where Have You Been? — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction Is there such a thing as time travel? Can people suddenly move from one time to another? Would you like to do this? Where Have You Been? “Where have you been?” Sam looked at his wife, Claire, and shook his head. “The shop.” He held up the pint of milk as if to provide

Where Have You Been? — a short story for English reading and speaking Read More »

Great Websites To Improve English Reading Comprehension header pic-min

Great Websites To Improve English Reading Comprehension

Introduction Every English student wants to improve their English reading, but they simply don’t know where to look. You scour your ESL textbooks but all you find are the usual reading exercises about A Day in the Life of a Postman, something about furniture or hobbies for the elderly. These reading exercises are usually boring,

Great Websites To Improve English Reading Comprehension Read More »

Vaping for Teens blog pic-min

Vaping for Teens — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Vaping has taken off in a big way around the world. And teens have taken to it in huge numbers. Why are teens vaping? And are they aware of the health risks? This is a complete English lesson plan on vaping. You can download the full lesson plan below… Use it in your class today!

Vaping for Teens — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking Read More »

What Is Love blog cover

What Is Love? — a Talking Points lesson for English reading and speaking

What Is Love? This is the age-old question asked by poets, philosophers and great thinkers throughout history. It is also a great topic for your English class! Check out my great lesson plan below… You can download the full lesson by clicking the link at the bottom of the page! Introduction What is love? Who

What Is Love? — a Talking Points lesson for English reading and speaking Read More »

Gay Families blog pic

Gay Families — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Many families today consist of two dads. Or two mums. How are these families considered in modern society today? What is it like to be a child in a gay family like this? This lesson plan examines the existence of gay families. And the experience of being a child in a gay family. You can

Gay Families — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking Read More »

Cruelty To Animals blog cover

Cruelty To Animals — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

This is an English lesson plan on the subject of CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Most students have very strong feelings about this. This lesson plan is bound to create much discussion in the classroom. Download the full and complete lesson plan below! Introduction Are people cruel to animals in your country? What do you think about

Cruelty To Animals — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking Read More »

Scroll to Top