This is the first of a new series of lesson plans I want to write about British culture. This first lesson plan is about a very strong tradition in the UK — The Pub. In this article, I want to show you how to talk about going to the pub in English. The lesson comes […]
This is a Talking Points lesson plan about loneliness. You can use this in your English or ESL class. You can use it for IELTS too. Feel free to use it in your class today. Let me know what you think in the comments below! Introduction Do you feel lonely sometimes? Does
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Do you want to know how to take notes when reading English? Whenever you read something in English, take notes. This can help you improve your English vocabulary, but it can also help you remember what you are reading. Note-taking is a skill and I would like to show you how to do this. Shall
We all know the dangers of smoking cigarettes and the harm they have on our health. This is a full English lesson on smoking and the effects it can have on a person’s life. It also deals with bad habits in general. Feel free to use this lesson in your own class for English, ESL
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Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda! These are words that you may hear in English frequently. The sound you hear is of two words being said together as one. So really, it is: Could Have — Would Have — Should Have But many English-speaking people just say: Coulda — Woulda — Shoulda We often call these words The
In many of my other blog articles, I advise students to read out loud. This is usually to help students practise or improve their English speaking skills. But what are the main benefits of reading English out loud? Let’s take a look. Practise Reading The first benefit of reading English out loud is
This is a complete lesson plan that you can use in your English or ESL class today. You can use it for IELTS too. Please let me know what you think in the comments below! The Worst Vacation Ever! I knew this was going to be a terrible vacation as soon as
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I’ll tell you what score you need, right here There. I said it. Now let me explain why… When I first started teaching English, I very quickly got into teaching many IELTS classes. At the time, thousands of students in China were taking the IELTS test every year — and this was around
Tourist Pollution is a serious problem in the world. Thousands of tourists travel each year to exotic islands or faraway places that are dependent on the money made from tourism. But as a result these places become polluted due to all the people visiting. This lesson plan comes complete with reading comprehension questions vocabulary discussion
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I would like to introduce you to a great ESL game that I used in the class to great effect. I call it Shipwrecked and your students will love it. You can play it with all ages — certainly from teenagers up to adults — and it really makes your students think creatively and critically.