Robert wakes up to find a complete stranger in his room. Who is he? And how did he get into the house? More importantly, what does he want? This is a thrilling short story about an intruder. It comes complete with: introductory questions a short story reading comprehension questions true or false exercise essential vocabulary […]
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Introduction One of the most common questions that English learners ask me is how to be more confident in speaking English. I know what you mean… You want to have more faith in yourself, hold your head high and not feel any sense of shame or insecurity whenever you open your mouth to speak English.
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Introduction In this guide, I want to show you 14 Words You Must Know when Talking About Social Media in English. I think we can all agree that social media is here to stay and has become an essential part of our lives. There can’t be many people that do not use one form of
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Introduction What is a shop window mannequin? What do you think of these things? Could a mannequin come to life? If so, how? The Mannequin In The Window Edith worked in a department store in the city centre. It had a good name, and it was Edith’s first job since graduating from college. She was
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Introduction If you are an ESL teacher, there are literally thousands of jobs available to you to teach IELTS classes around the world. More than three million people take the IELTS test every year in over 1,100 test centres around the world. So if you are an IELTS teacher, you are very high in demand.
Introduction Are you planning to take the IELTS test? Do you know what score you need to enter the school or university of your dreams? In this guide, I want to show you why you need to be at a CEFR C1 level and get 6.5 in the IELTS test. I also show you how
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Introduction What is a metal detector? Is metal detecting popular in your country? What kind of people like metal detecting? What kinds of things can metal detectors find? Under The Sand No one understood what he did. No one really got it. But Simon knew. He knew the value of it. He reached the end
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Introduction Are you tired of doing the same old boring writing assignments? You know the ones I mean… A Day in the Life of a Whale Norwegian Oil Industry Ten Things to Do in Toronto No offence to whales, Norway or Toronto, but these topics are hardly inspiring. And those are some of the better
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Introduction What does working class mean? Are you working class? Is there a class system in your country? Can you describe it? Working Class Hero Read Paul’s account below: I’m working class. No doubt about it, that is what I am. I grew up in a council flat in London. Left school at fifteen and
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Introduction So you are going to take the IELTS speaking test… But what kind of topics will the examiner ask you? And how can you prepare for all of these topics? I want to show you what the most common topics are. And the best ways to prepare for them in the speaking test. This
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