Author name: David Buckley

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A Fear Of Kissing — a short story for English reading and speaking

Simon has a terrible fear. Something that has haunted him since his childhood. He is afraid of kissing… But then he meets Ruby. Can she cure him of his terrible fear? Check out my amusing little story A Fear Of Kissing. This story comes complete with a full lesson plan attached. It includes: introductory questions […]

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The Last Dance — a short story for English reading and speaking

Stanley is lying in a hospital bed. His wife Iris looking upon him. Stanley wants to get up, but Iris is worried about him. Eventually, Stanley gets to his feet. He asks Iris to turn the radio on. Time for One Last Dance…   This is a love story that your students will love. A

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How To Talk About Going To The Coffee Shop In English

Introduction Do you like to drink coffee with your friends? What is your favourite brew — cappuccino, espresso or latte? If you like coffee then Check out my essential guide — How To Talk About Going To The Coffee Shop In English. Are you ready to get started? Let’s dive right in! Basic Vocabulary For

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Selfish Behaviour — a Talking Points English Lesson Plan for Reading and Speaking

This is a lesson plan all about people being selfish! You can use this lesson plan in your English or ESL class. It comes complete with: introductory questions an article for reading a big list of reading comprehension questions a table of essential vocabulary a true or false exercise many vocabulary exercises a big list

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10 Common Phrases Used In England Today — Infographic

Check out my fantastic infographic — 10 Common Phrases Used In England Today. Feel free to share this infographic with your friends. Just use the link below the infographic. This infographic is from my listicle article which you find here — 13 Common Phrases Used In England Today. Click the link and take a look!

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Meet The Neighbours! — a short story for English reading and speaking

Sarah is a good neighbour. She talks to her neighbours, she likes to be a part of the community. But when the new neighbours next door refuse to talk to her, she can’t resist finding out why. And what she finds changes everything… This is a mystery story about neighbours. You can use this in

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How To Talk About A New Boyfriend Or Girlfriend In English

Introduction So maybe you have met someone. A boy or a girl who you find attractive and you like to be in their company. This person could be your new boyfriend or girlfriend… After some time, you might talk about this person with your best friend. And once you begin to talk about them, the

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The Leaving — a short story for English reading and speaking

Danny can’t keep his eyes off the sky above. All the birds flying in a manic fashion. Where are they going? What do they know? This is a science-fiction based story that will enthral your students in your English class. This comes with a full lesson plan including: introductory questions the full short story for

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How To Talk About Chores And Housework In English

Introduction This is my essential guide on how to talk about chores and housework in English. Dive right in and I will show you all you need to know so that you can express yourself clearly about doing the housework in English. Are you ready? Let’s get into it… What are Chores or Housework? So

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