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Cat Woman — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction Can people turn into animals at will? Are there any folk tales or urban myths of people turning into animals in your country? Would you like to turn into any animal at will? What animal would you be? Story for Listening Watch the video below and listen. This is good for listening comprehension. But […]

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Empty Train — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction What is a ghost train? Have you ever been on a completely empty train? Have you ever had any strange experience on a train? Is it possible for a large group of people to just disappear? Listen to the Story Watch the video below and listen as the story is read aloud. Pause after

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The Flying Machine — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction What is a flying machine? Would you like to build your own flying machine? If you could, where would you fly to? Watch the Complete Lesson Follow the complete lesson as I teach the story step by step. The lesson includes vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, model answers, and discussion questions, making it ideal for

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Where Have You Been? — a short story for English reading and speaking

Introduction Is there such a thing as time travel? Can people suddenly move from one time to another? Would you like to do this? Story for Listening Use the audio track below to listen to the story. Now you can practice listening too! Where Have You Been? “Where have you been?” Sam looked at his

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Great Websites To Improve English Reading Comprehension

Introduction Every English student wants to improve their English reading, but they simply don’t know where to look. You scour your ESL textbooks but all you find are the usual reading exercises about A Day in the Life of a Postman, something about furniture or hobbies for the elderly. These reading exercises are usually boring,

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Vaping for Teens — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Vaping has taken off in a big way around the world. And teens have taken to it in huge numbers. Why are teens vaping? And are they aware of the health risks? This is a complete English lesson plan on vaping. You can download the full lesson plan below… Use it in your class today!

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What Is Love? — a Talking Points lesson for English reading and speaking

What Is Love? This is the age-old question asked by poets, philosophers and great thinkers throughout history. It is also a great topic for your English class! Check out my great lesson plan below… You can download the full lesson by clicking the link at the bottom of the page! Introduction What is love? Who

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Gay Families — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Many families today consist of two dads. Or two mums. How are these families considered in modern society today? What is it like to be a child in a gay family like this? This lesson plan examines the existence of gay families. And the experience of being a child in a gay family. You can

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Cruelty To Animals — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

This is an English lesson plan on the subject of CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Most students have very strong feelings about this. This lesson plan is bound to create much discussion in the classroom. Download the full and complete lesson plan below! Introduction Are people cruel to animals in your country? What do you think about

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