It is a very standard conversation. Your English teacher — or any other English-speaking person — approaches you and asks: “How are you?” Then you stumble for an appropriate answer, your brain cracks, and you come out with: “Fine.” I can tell you, there are many other ways you can reply to this question. You […]
Introduction What does the word ‘transgender’ mean? What is a trans athlete? Which side do they play on — men’s or women’s? If they compete in athletic competitions, whose side should trans people be on? Men or women? Why? Fair Play? Or Unfair Advantage? In the last few years, there has been much discussion and
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People often make the mistake of thinking the English language is a self-contained unity. That it originates entirely from English-speaking countries and people. This could not be further from the truth. The English language is informed by other languages, other countries and other people outside of all the main English-speaking countries. These places and people
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Introduction How do you get on with your neighbours? Do you like them? Do they like you? What kinds of complaints do people in your country have about their neighbours? Neighbours From Hell! Neighbours can be worth their weight in gold. Or be your living worst enemy. Most people have few problems with their neighbours.
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Max likes to go to the pool in the late evening. He likes to swim there when the place is quiet. But this evening, he hears something. Something that should not be there at all. This is a creepy supernatural story lesson plan that you can use in any English class. It comes with many
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Introduction Are tattoos popular in your country? What kind of people have them? Do you have any tattoos? Why/why not? What about face tattoos? Would you do this? Why/why not? You Have a Tattoo Where? Tattoos have been around for hundreds of years and have often been seen as a strong sign of rebellion. Many
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The idea of going outside and leaving the classroom fills most ESL students with excitement. Especially if they are bored teenagers that are stuck in class day after day and yearning to get out into the fresh air. Same for young children who find it difficult to sit still for longer than ten minutes. Even
Introduction Do you want to go to university? Why/why not? Do your parents want you to go to university? What if you told them you do not wish to go? I Don’t Want To Go To University! In the last twenty years, going to university has no longer been a choice but an obligation. Many
It’s just another typical morning in Stan and Margaret’s house. Stan is making a cup of tea. Margaret is slowly waking up. And their dog, Bonnie, is yapping at Stan’s feet. But the dog seems very excited about something… And why is it so dark outside? This is a sci-fi short story that you can
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Introduction Do old people do exercise in your country? What kinds of exercise do they do? How about weightlifting? What kinds of people do that? Do You Even Lift, Bro? When we think of weightlifting, we usually associate the exercise with younger people. Often young men in their twenties or thirties. We might also see
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