Sam gets into a taxi after finishing work late at night. But the driver refuses to take him where he wants to go. Instead, he keeps asking Sam where he needs to go. This is a mystery short story that your students will love. It comes complete with a full lesson plan with lots …
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A young man wait for his bus and is then joined by an old lady. She starts to talk about the love of her life — Charlie. She tells the young man about Charlie. Then she shows him something… You can use this short story lesson plan as part of your English reading class. …
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Mabby watches as a thief takes off with her bike. She then realises the true value of the bike and how important it is to her, despite the fact that it is old and needs some repairs. But at the end of the day, she receives a pleasant surprise. This is a great short …
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A man goes into a cafe to enjoy some breakfast. But then he finds a note. And another and another. Something is amiss but he is not sure. But then he finds it is too late. You can use this short story lesson plan in your class today. Download the complete lesson plan in …
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This is a guest post from Jessica Robinson. In this article, she outlines the importance of homework and how to plan for it. You can find more of her writing here: The Speaking Polymath How to complete homework on time with power-packed planning Being a student, your priority should not just be …
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I received an email recently asking me how to describe someone’s face in English. You could be asked to describe someone’s face in conversation, if talking to the police, or to help someone recognise another person. If you are planning to take the IELTS test, this could be a question that comes up. The examiner …
In the following guide, I want to show you how to talk about your neighbourhood in English. You might have to do this in the IELTS speaking test. It could be a topic that comes up in parts one, two or three. It could certainly come up in part one, as it is a topic …
Everyone owns a smartphone these days. We can see them everywhere. People use them for many different things — making phone calls, checking apps, using a map or a calendar. It seems that life is impossible to live without a smartphone in your hand. But how to talk about your smartphone in English? What vocabulary …
This is a short story about a man who likes to gamble. But maybe he gambles too much. You can read this story and answer the questions as part of your own self-study for English reading. Or if you are a teacher, you can download the entire lesson plan and use it in your class. …
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Are you preparing for the IELTS speaking test all alone? This can be a real challenge. You have no other people to practise with, no classmates to ask and no one to check if your answers are correct. It can be really daunting. But for many English learners, this is the harsh reality. There is …
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