This is the ultimate guide on how to talk about weddings in English. In this tutorial, I will show you how to talk about every aspect of a wedding. And I will provide you with all the English vocabulary and phrases you need. You might need to talk about a wedding for the IELTS …
Would you like to know how to talk about getting your hair cut in English? This is my essential guide on how to talk about going to the hair salon or barber. You may need to talk about getting your hair cut for the following reasons: a school presentation a talk the IELTS speaking test …
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This is a thrilling short story you can use in your English class for reading comprehension and vocabulary practice. Two boys go into a cave in the local woods to find a big hole that everyone is talking about at school. They find it, but there is something strange about it. Then one boy decided …
Let me show you 29 different ways to say goodbye in English. You don’t need to only use goodbye when saying goodbye to someone. There are many other ways to say goodbye in English — and I would like to show you how to say it right here. Use this guide in conjunction with my …
I taught English for many years. And many of the classes I did were for students of different levels and ages. Some were young kids and some for teenage kids in middle school and high school. Others for older students in university and college. And I also did many, many classes for adults working in …
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How to talk about your dog in English? How to talk about Man’s Best Friend? To many people, a dog is part of the family, not just a pet or an animal. Describing your dog should not be too difficult — you know your dog so well! But when it comes down to it, many …
Tony hears a noise in his home in the middle of the night. He goes downstairs to take a look and comes face to face with a burglar. This is a short story about burglary – thieves that break into people’s homes to steal – and what to do during a situation like this. This …
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Describing someone in your family is a very popular Part Two Question in the IELTS Speaking Test. It should be easy. After all, these are the people you know and love well. But many students seem to get in a real muddle over this. Let’s look at some examples of Part Two Questions about Family. …
Modern TV today is just rubbish, isn’t it? Just the same kind of shows repeated again and again. Why do TV companies only show these kinds of shows? Why not show something different? This is a lesson plan all about television. Today’s students probably watch TV shows via their smartphones, but you can still use …
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First, download the exercise below. It comes in PDF format — easy for printing and handing out to students in the class. ASK ME ANYTHING! Then get each student to write their name on the top of the list. Next, get each student to fill in ONE question on each student’s question sheet. …
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