Talking about people we don’t like is part of everyday life. Maybe it’s a colleague at work, a classmate, or even a character in a book or film. But in English, it’s important to know how to express dislike — sometimes politely, sometimes more directly — depending on the situation. In this guide I will […]
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What Did I Do? — an ESL Lesson on Social Media Challenges (B1–B2) A teenager is pulled from her class by police after a shoplifting “challenge” is caught on video. As the clip goes viral, she faces humiliation, peer pressure, and real consequences. About this lesson Level: B1–B2 (Intermediate) Learners: Teens & young adults Focus:
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Introduction I’ve always loved short stories. They can surprise us, move us, or stay with us for years. That’s why I believe they are one of the best tools for learning English. A good story captures attention, helps learners absorb vocabulary in context, and makes studying far more enjoyable. As both a teacher and a
This lesson plan is inspired by the storytelling style of Charles Dickens, with colourful character names, rich descriptions, and occasionally convoluted language that adds charm and humour to the narrative. Because of this style, the vocabulary is sometimes challenging, and the sentence structures are more complex than in everyday English. For that reason, this lesson
Introduction When it comes to learning English, most people think the best way is to speak more, practise listening, or memorise vocabulary. But what if I told you the real secret to faster, better language learning is something else—something almost too simple? That secret is reading. In this article, I want to explore why reading
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What would you do if a mysterious company offered you a job—on the spot, with no questions asked? The Job is a gripping short story that pulls students into a world of mystery and moral ambiguity. This lesson plan is designed for intermediate to advanced English learners and includes everything teachers need for a complete
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This lesson is built around a suspenseful short story that explores fear, memory, and the boundary between dreams and reality. A Fear of Spiders follows a man named Nigel who wakes from what seems to be a terrifying dream — or is it something more? The story is rich in atmospheric detail and emotional tension,
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The Visitor – ESL Reading Lesson Plan (B1–C1 Level) Level: Intermediate to Advanced (B1–C1) Skills Focus: Reading, Vocabulary, Speaking, Writing, Critical Thinking Who is this lesson for? This lesson is designed for English language learners at intermediate to advanced levels. It’s ideal for classroom use, online teaching, or self-study. Teachers can use it for group
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Lesson Plan: Like, Subscribe, Follow This advanced English lesson is designed for C1–C2 level learners who want to improve their use of figurative language, expand their vocabulary, and explore important themes related to influencer culture, social media pressure, and digital identity. The lesson is based on the short story Like, Subscribe, Follow—a gripping narrative about
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Night of the Crabs – A Complete English Lesson Plan for B1–C1 Learners Looking for a high-interest reading lesson that blends suspense, mystery, and creative thinking? Night of the Crabs is a gripping short story designed for intermediate to upper-intermediate English learners (B1–C1). This lesson plan includes everything you need to guide your students through
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