This lesson is built around a suspenseful short story that explores fear, memory, and the boundary between dreams and reality. A Fear of Spiders follows a man named Nigel who wakes from what seems to be a terrifying dream — or is it something more? The story is rich in atmospheric detail and emotional tension, […]
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The Visitor – ESL Reading Lesson Plan (B1–C1 Level) Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B1–C1) Skills Focus: Reading, Vocabulary, Speaking, Writing, Critical Thinking Who is this lesson for? This lesson is designed for English language learners at intermediate to advanced levels. It’s ideal for classroom use, online teaching, or self-study. Teachers can use it for group
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Lesson Plan: Like, Subscribe, Follow This advanced English lesson is designed for C1–C2 level learners who want to improve their use of figurative language, expand their vocabulary, and explore important themes related to influencer culture, social media pressure, and digital identity. The lesson is based on the short story Like, Subscribe, Follow—a gripping narrative about
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Night of the Crabs – A Complete English Lesson Plan for B1–C1 Learners Looking for a high-interest reading lesson that blends suspense, mystery, and creative thinking? Night of the Crabs is a gripping short story designed for intermediate to upper-intermediate English learners (B1–C1). This lesson plan includes everything you need to guide your students through
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Introduction I have said this many times, but short stories are one of the best ways to improve your English. They’re short, enjoyable, and full of useful language. In this article, I’ve chosen 10 of the best short stories for English learners—six of them with a free lesson plan you can use for self-study or
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Introduction How Short Stories Can Supercharge Your English Learning If you’re learning English and feeling stuck with grammar rules, endless vocabulary lists, or dry textbook exercises, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news—there’s a better way to learn that’s enjoyable, practical, and surprisingly powerful: short stories. In this guide, we’ll explore how reading short
The Vanishing Act is a short story lesson plan designed for upper-intermediate English learners (around B2 to C1 level). The story features natural, colloquial American English, making it ideal for students who want to improve their understanding of informal language, tone, and dialogue. This complete lesson plan includes: Vocabulary matching and sentence writing Reading comprehension
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Introduction Timekeeping is an important part of everyday life. Whether you’re going to work, meeting a friend, or catching a train, being on time shows respect, responsibility, and good planning. In many countries, punctuality is seen as a key part of being professional or polite. But in other cultures, being a few minutes late is
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The Tunnel – English Lesson Plan Overview: This lesson plan is based on the short suspense story The Tunnel, a mysterious tale about a man named Jacob who enters a mountain tunnel—but the further he drives, the stranger things become. The light at the end of the tunnel never seems to get closer, and Jacob
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Introduction Talking about school subjects is a great way to start a conversation, especially if you’re meeting someone for the first time or learning more about someone’s background. Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or simply reflecting on your own education, school subjects are a common topic that can lead to fun, thoughtful, or even