Thanksgiving is all about good food, time with family and saying thank you. Even if your students don't celebrate it, you can easily bring it into the classroom and talk about special dinners, describe pictures of festive tables, and think about what we are thankful for. This year, I decided to turn all of that… Continue reading Cambridge PET Exam Practice: Thanksgiving Speaking
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C1 – Growing Up: Should Adults Act Their Age?
Do adults ever really grow out of childhood interests? We often associate certain activities with children, whether it’s playing video games, collecting action figures, or visiting theme parks. Yet plenty of adults continue to enjoy these things, sometimes with the same enthusiasm they had when they were younger. So why do some childhood interests become… Continue reading C1 – Growing Up: Should Adults Act Their Age?
B2 – Look Again: Can You Trust the Numbers?
Can you always trust what a graph is telling you? We tend to think of numbers and statistics as objective and reliable, but the way data is presented can have a huge influence on how we interpret it. A graph can use completely accurate numbers and still give us a misleading impression. With October 20th,… Continue reading B2 – Look Again: Can You Trust the Numbers?
Cambridge KEY Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
If you are currently preparing your students for the Cambridge exam and you still don't know what to do on 31st October, then this A2 Halloween speaking lesson is just for you! Bring a seasonal twist to the exam practice and combine the familiar A2 KEY speaking format with questions, vocabulary and picture-based tasks about… Continue reading Cambridge KEY Exam Practice: Halloween Speaking
B2 – Think Differently: The Power of Self-Talk
What do you say to yourself when something goes wrong? Do you say to yourself, I'm terrible at this! This is going to be a disaster! or are you kind to yourself? Some people naturally have a more negative inner voice, while others tend to talk to themselves in a more positive and encouraging way.… Continue reading B2 – Think Differently: The Power of Self-Talk
C1 – Music Reviews: Giving Balanced Opinions
May 26th is Dracula Day – a holiday dedicated to one of the most famous vampires in the world. While most people don't celebrate Dracula Day (and I would even go as far as to say that most people don't know it exists), it provided me with the perfect excuse to create a music review… Continue reading C1 – Music Reviews: Giving Balanced Opinions
A2 – Modern Families: Empty Nesters and the Boomerang Generation
Even though Family Day has already passed, family-related topics are truly evergreen and can work at any point during the year. Discussions about living with parents, moving out, rent prices, and independence are highly relatable for many adult learners, especially today when more young adults are returning to the family home. That is exactly why… Continue reading A2 – Modern Families: Empty Nesters and the Boomerang Generation
B2 – Boomerang Generation: Moving Back Home
As part of the series of lessons inspired by unusual holidays, 15th May, also known as Family Day, is a perfect opportunity to explore how modern families are changing. This Boomerang Kids ESL lesson focuses on one topic that some students may relate to, but that most of them will certainly have a strong opinion… Continue reading B2 – Boomerang Generation: Moving Back Home
B1 – Making Cocktails: Giving Instructions
Going with the theme of unusual holidays, there is a fun one coming up on 13th May – World Cocktail Day. It’s a perfect opportunity to bring something light yet highly engaging into your classroom. This B1 cocktail recipe ESL lesson focuses on giving instructions through the topic of making cocktails, using a classic mojito… Continue reading B1 – Making Cocktails: Giving Instructions
B1 – Beyond the CV: Writing a Cover Letter
When you’re applying for jobs, writing a great CV is only half the battle. Many companies also expect a cover letter...and this is where a lot of candidates go wrong! A cover letter isn’t just a copy of your CV. It's so much more. It’s your chance to show motivation, tailor your application to the… Continue reading B1 – Beyond the CV: Writing a Cover Letter
