People often make the mistake of thinking the English language is a self-contained unity. That it originates entirely from English-speaking countries and people. This could not be further from the truth. The English language is informed by other languages, other countries and other people outside of all the main English-speaking countries. These places and people […]
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Introduction How do you get on with your neighbours? Do you like them? Do they like you? What kinds of complaints do people in your country have about their neighbours? Neighbours From Hell! Neighbours can be worth their weight in gold. Or be your living worst enemy. Most people have few problems with their neighbours.
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Max likes to go to the pool in the late evening. He likes to swim there when the place is quiet. But this evening, he hears something. Something that should not be there at all. Â This is a creepy supernatural story lesson plan that you can use in any English class. It comes with
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Introduction Are tattoos popular in your country? What kind of people have them? Do you have any tattoos? Why/why not? What about face tattoos? Would you do this? Why/why not? You Have a Tattoo Where? Tattoos have been around for hundreds of years and have often been seen as a strong sign of rebellion. Many
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The idea of going outside and leaving the classroom fills most ESL students with excitement. Especially if they are bored teenagers that are stuck in class day after day and yearning to get out into the fresh air. Same for young children who find it difficult to sit still for longer than ten minutes. Even
Introduction Do you want to go to university? Why/why not? Do your parents want you to go to university? What if you told them you do not wish to go? I Don’t Want To Go To University! In the last twenty years, going to university has no longer been a choice but an obligation. Many
It’s just another typical morning in Stan and Margaret’s house. Stan is making a cup of tea. Margaret is slowly waking up. And their dog, Bonnie, is yapping at Stan’s feet. But the dog seems very excited about something… And why is it so dark outside? This is a sci-fi short story that you can
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Introduction Do old people do exercise in your country? What kinds of exercise do they do? How about weightlifting? What kinds of people do that? Do You Even Lift, Bro? When we think of weightlifting, we usually associate the exercise with younger people. Often young men in their twenties or thirties. We might also see
Michael hates going to the dentist. And today is no different. But he has some work to do on his teeth. Today though, the dentist introduces a brand-new painkiller. It could be just the thing that Michael needs. Or is it? Â Check out my short story, The Dentist, which comes with a full and
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Tony is about to stop working for the night and go home. He is a taxi driver and the streets are empty. Then he sees her. Standing near the river and soaking wet. He offers to help her. But what he finds out is terrifying…  This is a thrilling ghost story that your students
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