A2 KEY

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

C1 CAE

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

B1 PET

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)

B1 PET

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)

B2 FCE, B2-level, Bite-Sized Lessons

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 🕧

B1 PET

B1 – Girlboss

Who runs the world? Girls! Nowadays, more and more women are fearlessly taking on leadership roles and establishing their own companies. As a result, the term girlboss has become a global sensation. Explore the realm of female leaders and discover the remarkable story of the ultimate powerful woman - Malala Yousafzai. The majority of individuals… Continue reading B1 – Girlboss

C1 CAE

C1 – Fit or Healthy: The Olympian Paradox

10th October is World Mental Health Day - a day that encourages us to think about, of course, mental health and well-being. It also provided me with the perfect excuse to create a C1 mental health lesson exploring a slightly unexpected question - can someone be extremely fit but still be unhealthy? When we think… Continue reading C1 – Fit or Healthy: The Olympian Paradox

B2 FCE

B2 – Wearable Technology

Can you believe the amazing innovations that keep popping up in the world of technology? I was absolutely floored when I discovered Smart Rings – a mind-blowing innovation that allows people to monitor their health simply by wearing a sleek and stylish piece of jewellery. This inspired me to create a wearable technology B2 lesson… Continue reading B2 – Wearable Technology

B2 FCE, B2-level, Bite-Sized Lessons

B2 – Travel Stories: Past Simple vs. Present Perfect 🕧

In the latest instalment of the bite-sized language lessons, we're diving into a review of two important tenses: Past Simple and Present Perfect. These tenses provide us with the perfect tools to discuss past experiences, whether it's reminiscing about past holidays or sharing other personal stories. I have decided that the bite-sized lessons will alternate… Continue reading B2 – Travel Stories: Past Simple vs. Present Perfect 🕧

B2 FCE, B2-level

B2 – The Perfect City Break: Create Your Itinerary 🕧

The summer is officially here, and we can certainly feel it with the scorching temperatures and too much sunshine! With many students likely planning trips, why not take this opportunity to turn it into a fun and practical B2 city break lesson where they prepare a short itinerary while learning six new words? I recently… Continue reading B2 – The Perfect City Break: Create Your Itinerary 🕧