Should we put family first? Should we help the members of our family no matter what? This is a lesson plan about family and the things they expect of us. It is bound to cause a lot of discussion in your class as the topic may cause a great divide between people. Ideal for any […]
Introduction Have you ever broken the law? Can you tell the class about it? Is it common to break the law do you think? Breaking The Law! Breaking The Law! What crimes have you committed recently? What laws have you broken? Think carefully because most people like to think they never break the law. But
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Introduction Is marriage a well-respected custom in your country? Do people still want to get married in your country? How has the tradition of two people falling in love and staying together changed over the years? Is Marriage Outdated? From when we are young, we grow up believing in the institution of marriage. We see
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Introduction What are your human organs? If someone needs a new organ, what can they do? Who donates these organs? Would you exchange one of your organs for an iPhone? Why/why not? Your Kidney for an iPhone? The trading of human organs has been in existence for many years. The trade started as far back
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Introduction Are there CCTV cameras in your neighbourhood? What are these cameras used for? Are they for the common good or not? What is facial recognition software? Is it a good thing? Why/why not? Big Brother is Watching All of Us Look above your head any time you are outside and you will see them.
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Sam gets into a taxi after finishing work late at night. But the driver refuses to take him where he wants to go. Instead, he keeps asking Sam where he needs to go. This is a mystery short story that your students will love. It comes complete with a full lesson plan with lots of
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Charlie – Updated August 2026 A little old lady sits down next to a stranger at the bus stop and starts talking about Charlie — the love of her life, always close to her heart, never far from her side. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear this isn’t a simple story about loss. And
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Mabby leaves her bike outside the shop for only five minutes. But when she comes outside it is gone. She sees a thief taking off with it down the road. The bike is not worth anything. But what will she do without it? Check out my short story The Bicycle Thief. It comes complete with
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A man goes into a cafe to enjoy some breakfast. But then he finds a note. And then another. And another. Something is amiss but he is not sure. But then he finds it is too late. Check out my complete lesson plan with a thrilling short story, Kidnap Cafe. The lesson plan comes complete
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I received an email recently asking me how to describe someone’s face in English. You could be asked to describe someone’s face in conversation, if talking to the police, or to help someone recognise another person. If you are planning to take the IELTS test, this could be a question that comes up. The examiner