Money, money, money! Some people say it is the root of all evil. Others say it means nothing at all. But we all use it in our daily lives and we all need to talk about it at some point. You might have to talk about money in the IELTS speaking test. Could be in
The rules of dating can be very different depending on which country you are in. This is a great lesson that can be really good fun in your English class. This lesson is perfect to use in your English or ESL class — also ideal for IELTS or any other test-prep class. You can download the
The Rules of Dating — a Talking Points lesson plan Read More »
If you are an English learner, a great way to improve your General English is to read the news. Reading the news is great practise for formal English such as business or politics. But it is also a fantastic way to help you improve your informal English. Many newspapers and news sites feature light-hearted articles
How to Read English News to Improve your English! Read More »
What is happiness? How can we define being happy? In this lesson, you can discuss these age-old philosophical questions and find out what makes your classmates happy. This lesson is perfect to use in your English or ESL class — also ideal for IELTS or any other test-prep class. You can download the full lesson plan
The Secret to True Happiness — a Talking Points lesson plan Read More »
This is a lesson plan all about lying! Everyone tells lies — don’t they? Well, in this lesson you can find out. This lesson is perfect to use in your English or ESL class — also ideal for IELTS or any other test-prep class. You can download the full lesson plan complete with other exercises and
The Art of Lying — a Talking Points lesson plan Read More »
Talking about your childhood may be a question that comes up in the IELTS speaking test. But it could also be a topic of conversation between you and some native English speakers. Or you might be asked to talk about this in an interview for college or a job. It should be easy to talk
Reading is a fantastic skill to learn. Anyone can do it, all it takes is time and some patience. I want to outline below 20 benefits of reading regularly. If you start reading every day for just 20 minutes, you can feel the power of all of these benefits start to take effect. Want to
This is a complete lesson plan you can use for English/ESL/IELTS classes. It is on the subject of TEENAGE GANGS. This lesson plan may not be suitable for younger students. Please check thoroughly before using in your class. You can download the full lesson plan complete with other exercises and activities by clicking the link
Being able to tell the time in English is essential. We all have to talk about the time and things we do with our time. This is a basic everyday conversation. We might have to talk about time at work or in college — or in many other situations. Students are often adept at talking
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 clicking down below. Introduction What is kindness? Give some examples. Are you kind? When was the last time you