This is a complete lesson plan you can use for English/ESL/IELTS classes. It is on the subject of KINDNESS. You can download the full lesson plan complete with other exercises and activities by signing up to my mailing list here: Talking Points Introduction What is kindness? Give some examples. Are you kind? …
This is a great fun lesson plan on Bad Habits. Lots for your students to talk about with all these activities. Take a look and let me know what you think in the comments below! Introduction What is a bad habit? Do you have any bad habits? What makes something a bad …
Millions of people risk their lives to travel to another country and work illegally. Who are these people? And why do they do it? This is a lesson plan about illegal immigrants. A vert topical subject to discuss and one that should lead to much debate and conversation. You can use this lesson in your …
A very common question I get from English learners is… What is better — British English or American English? I am British but I would not really argue that British English is better in any way. I would also not argue that American English is better either. But I would say that American English is …
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English students strive to improve their English vocabulary. They spend hours poring over huge lists of English words. Then spend even more hours doing vocabulary exercises. It’s a very difficult process. Trying to force all the new words to memory and to make sure that you know how to use each word correctly. It becomes …
Many people today marry someone from another country, another culture. This lesson plan covers the difficulties of an interracial marriage. There could be cultural differences and this may present some issues to the couple. This is a great lesson to teach students about interracial marriage. You can use it in your English or ESL lesson. …
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Seasons of the year, they are changing, they are changing… You might have to talk about what seasons you like in the year. You might have to do this in the IELTS test or another kind of test. Or the subject might come up in conversation with a colleague or friend. Talking about the seasons …
This is a scary short story that you can use in your English class. It is great for reading comprehension and general reading skills. But also good for speaking and making presentations. Use the lesson today! Introduction Have you ever been in a subway station late at night? How did it feel? …
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THANK YOU! We have to say Thank You several times a day… but did you know there are many ways of expressing the same two words? Depending on your situation, it may be better to use one phrase instead of another. Would you like to know how to say many other ways of saying …
A scam is a kind of trick to obtain money from someone. There are many scams in the world. This is a lesson plan about a man that was on the receiving end of a scam. You can use this lesson plan in your English or ESL class. You can also use it in an …
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