This is a lesson plan about backpacking. Backpacking is very popular in western countries — but in some places, it may be seen as a dangerous thing to do. Especially for a woman travelling alone. In this lesson, there is a short account from a woman who talks about her experiences of backpacking alone. This […]
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Talking about Public Transport in English. This could be something you have to do in the IELTS speaking test — maybe in Part One, Two or Three. In Part One, you might have to talk about your daily life — and if you are going to school, college or work by bus or some other
Many countries prefer people to not use cash when paying for items these days. This is a lesson plan about cashless societies. It is a complete lesson plan which you can use immediately in your class today. It comes complete with: some introductory questions an article for reading a list of reading comprehension questions a
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In this fascinating short story, you will meet Harry. Harry is a conman. He goes to train stations and preys on unsuspecting individuals – then takes their money. But today, Harry has met someone a little different… This short story lesson plan comes complete with: reading comprehension questions essential vocabulary table discussion questions other activities
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This is an English lesson plan for reading, speaking, vocabulary and writing. It is about the topic of ghosts — a very engaging subject for any English/ESL class. Hope you like it! Introduction Do you believe in ghosts? Are ghosts a strong part of your country’s culture? Are ghosts just an unexplained scientific
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Talking about your daily routine in English. This is a very common task that you might be asked to talk about in the IELTS speaking test. It could also happen in an interview for school or college — or sometimes a job interview. But it is a very common topic that could take place in
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University — the best days of your life. But how to talk about university and college in English? You might have to talk about your life in college in the IELTS speaking test — this could happen in part one, two or three, depending on the questions the examiner could ask you. But you could
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This is a Talking Points lesson that you can use in your English or ESL class. It can also be used in any IELTS speaking class. Introduction What kind of unusual pets do people have in your country? Do you have any unusual pets? Why do people keep these kinds of pets? Reading
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Are you working? Do you have a job? Do you know how to talk about your job in English? In the following guide, I want to show you what to say and how to say it when talking about your job. You may be required to talk about your job at a party or a
Introducing yourself in English can be a daunting task. You may be asked to do this in a job interview or in the IELTS test in Part One. You could also be asked to introduce yourself in a social setting — maybe at a party or at an event in your company. It could be