Forget the usual Christmas lesson plans where you talk about your favorite and least favorite gifts🎁, what you enjoy about holiday meals🍴, and all those holiday clichés🎅🏽. Try this Christmas ESL mystery lesson instead - check out a fun Waitrose ad and dive into solving the mystery of the missing Christmas pudding, all while picking… Continue reading B1 – Christmas mystery (modal verbs of speculation)
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Christmas-themed C1 speaking
'Tis the season again! Time really flies, doesn't it? So, I've got a fun Christmas gift for all the Cambridge prep teachers out there - Christmas-themed speaking activities for CAE candidates. There's truly nothing better than relaxing after a busy prep time while still getting ready for that exam, all in a festive vibe! I… Continue reading Christmas-themed C1 speaking
B1 – Saving Money: Everyday Expenses
Money talks, and so will your students with this engaging B1 money management lesson for Talk About Money Day on 8th November! Money management is an essential life skill, and learning how to make thoughtful decisions about spending, saving, and everyday expenses can be both practical and engaging for English learners. This lesson gives students… Continue reading B1 – Saving Money: Everyday Expenses
A2 – Reading and Writing Part 6 – Christmas Email
We are about to enter the most magical time of the year – Christmas! This season offers immense potential for countless themed lesson plans. For this reason, I would like to propose a Christmas email writing lesson that cleverly encourages students to write emails inviting their friends and coworkers to an office Christmas party. I… Continue reading A2 – Reading and Writing Part 6 – Christmas Email
Cambridge CAE Reading & Use of English Part 4: Read Your Future
Fortune telling CAE lesson and Use of English might not seem like they have much in common, but they actually make a surprisingly good combination. Use of English Part 4 is all about one thing – changing the wording without changing the meaning. And what better way to introduce that idea than with deliberately vague… Continue reading Cambridge CAE Reading & Use of English Part 4: Read Your Future
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
The Cambridge Preliminary and First exams are split into two groups - students and adults. Today, I'm focusing on the adult side and putting together a lesson where students can chat about different job options and career paths, just like in PET Speaking Part 3. This lesson is great because it lets everyone discuss the… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 3 (work)
Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
Cambridge examiners enjoy discussing sports, and it’s easy to see why—it's a universal topic that resonates with almost everyone. To engage students effectively, introduce them to a speaking strategy that encourages them to express general opinions, share personal views, and support those opinions with examples, all centered around the theme of sports. Unfortunately, I believe… Continue reading Cambridge PET – Speaking Part 4 (sports)
Cambridge CAE Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
Halloween is a great excuse to take a break from more traditional exam preparation without actually sacrificing exam practice. This C1 Halloween speaking lesson follows the structure of the CAE Advanced Speaking test, so students can practise all four parts of the exam while discussing Halloween traditions and celebrations. I originally created this lesson because… Continue reading Cambridge CAE Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
B2 – Technological Advancements and Innovations 🕧
The topic of innovation and constantly advancing technology is evergreen. In today's world, we frequently encounter terms like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in our daily lives. This B2 technology vocabulary lesson is a great opportunity to delve into this topic and discuss the future of technology. Even though the topic of technology is well-covered, it… Continue reading B2 – Technological Advancements and Innovations 🕧
15 unique ways to welcome your students
Beginning a lesson is just as important as the lesson itself. As a teacher, you have the opportunity to create an engaging atmosphere and motivate students to stay focused. It's easy for students to become disinterested if you ask the same question every week, receiving the same type of answers each time. Therefore, introduce engaging… Continue reading 15 unique ways to welcome your students
